Lawrence Morawa, M.D., has been named permanent chair of the WSU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has served on an interim basis in the post since August.

"I am confident that Dr. Morawa's talent and skills; his many years of compassionate practice; and his experience in medical student education will substantially enrich our orthopaedic surgery program," Dean Robert M. Mentzer, Jr., M.D., wrote in a letter announcing the appointment, effective Oct. 1.