A Trio of Women Who Have Been Appointed Provosts

Terese Wignot is the new provost at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. She was the associate provost for academic partnerships at Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Wignot had more than 30 years of experience at Wilkes University, serving in both faculty and administrative roles, including interim provost. She began her career at Wilkes teaching chemistry and biochemistry courses and served as coordinator, and later chair, of the chemistry department.

Dr. Wignot holds a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Andrea Stewart has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Dr. Stewart has served in the role on an interim basis since August 15, 2022. Prior to her interim position, she served as the dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the university from 2013 to 2022.

Dr. Stewart’s research interests and scholarship focus on teenage pregnancy, single parenthood, religiosity, assessment, and program evaluation. Also, she is a published poet and enjoys creative writing.

Dr. Stewart holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in psychology and a master of social work degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She received a doctorate in social work from Howard University in Washington. D.C.

Toneyce Randolph is the new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Morris Brown College in Atlanta. She was the vice president for academic affairs at Clinton College in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College, said, “We are elated to welcome Dr. Randolph to our team. Her extensive leadership experience within historically Black colleges and universities, particularly in the realms of accreditation, student advancement, governance, financial stability, and academic affairs, makes her an exceptional addition.”

Dr. Randolph holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis. She earned a master’s degree in liberal studies from the University of Memphis and a doctorate in higher education leadership from Northcentral University.