TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly has nominated a University of Kansas vice provost DeAngela Burns-Wallace for secretary of administration.

The Capital-Journal reports that Kelly announced her pick Friday. Burns-Wallace will replace Duane Goossen, who is retiring after serving in the secretary position on an interim basis throughout the legislative session.

Burns-Wallace is the vice provost for undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas and previously worked as a foreign service officer with the U.S. State Department.

Burns-Wallace's federal work included stints in China and South Af...