Emir Caner Dr. Emir Caner (Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington) was recently elected president of Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, Georgia, and thus became the first former Muslim to hold such a post at a Christian college or university. In addition to leading the Baptist college, Dr. Caner has written or contributed to 17 books, including the national best-seller Unveiling Islam and his most recent release, The Truth About series, which was co-authored with apologist John Ankerberg Featured on secular outlets (including ABC, CBS, NBC, and PAX) as well as Christian outlets (including INSP, CBN, and Moody), Dr. Caner travels the world defending the truths of the Gospel. He and his wife, Hana, reside in Cleveland, Georgia, with their three children, John Mark, Daniela, and Anna.