David Pearce ’72, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service, has been named Acting U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, replacing Ambassador Marc Grossman. Pearce, who currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary and Senior Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, assumes the temporary role December 14, 2012. According to Business Recorder, Pearce has strong support within the Obama administration and is expected to be elevated to the position permanently.