Shari Veil has been named the next provost of North Dakota State University in Fargo, her doctoral alma mater. She will begin her new role on January 5.
Dr. Veil has been serving as the Jane T. Olson Endowed Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. An internationally recognized scholar in risk and crisis communication, Dr. Veil also serves as a research fellow with the National Strategic Research Institute, a Department of Defense-designated research center focused on developing solutions for complex problems across the spectrum of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.
Before moving to Nebraska, Dr. Veil was chair of the department of communication, director of the risk sciences division, and associate dean for undergraduate affairs in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky. Earlier, she was a professor in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication and director of the Center for Risk and Crisis Management at the University of Oklahoma.
“I am honored to serve as NDSU’s next provost, and returning to my alma mater makes this new chapter especially meaningful,” said Dr. Veil. “It is a privilege to work with people who care so deeply about students, discovery, and the future of North Dakota. With its strong academic profile and land-grant mission, NDSU is well-positioned for meaningful impact, and I look forward to partnering with my fellow Bison to advance that work.”
Dr. Veil earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and an MBA from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She holds a Ph.D. in communication with a focus on risk and crisis communication from North Dakota State University.