Steven Holland, a geology professor in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, has been named president of the Paleontological Society. He will serve a two-year term as president-elect, followed by two years as president and two as past president. Founded in 1908, the Paleontological Society is an international professional organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology. Within its professional purview, the society fosters research, provides outreach and supports education.