Kecia Williams Smith was named dean of the College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. Nicole Hand is the new dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University in Kentucky and Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz was appointed interim dean of the Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University in New York.
Professor Ankerson recently retired from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2025, following three years of service as executive vice chancellor. Prior to assuming that role in 2022, she served as dean of the university's College of Architecture for six years.
Beginning June 1, 2026, Dr. Schrag will serve a one-year term as president-elect, followed by a one-year term as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Dr. Brown is the new interim provost at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. She currently serves as the university's associate vice chancellor for academic and faculty affairs.
Linda Haddad was named dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Jennifer Gwilym was named interim senior dean of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University, and Linda Weglicki was appointed interim dean of the College of Nursing at Michigan State University.
Dr. Rogalski comes to her new role from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, where she has been serving as vice president of academic affairs and workforce development.
Dr. Caradelli has served as the University of Louisville's interim provost for the past seven months. Before her interim appointment, she was dean of the university's School of Public Health and Information Sciences.
Dr. Kistler currently serves as dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Rollins College in Florida. She will begin her new role as provost of the College of Wooster on July 1, 2026.
The new deans are Cheree Daniels are Texas Southern University, Britt Hudson at Purdue University Northwest, Jeannie Leavitt at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Poonam Arora at Babson College.
“CSU Pueblo has always struck me as a hidden gem, home to a caring community, dedicated faculty and staff, and students who represent the future of Colorado,” said Dr. Epper. “I look forward to supporting the university’s continued growth and to sharing its powerful story across the state and beyond.”
Carolyn Noll Sorg currently serves as vice president of enrollment and marketing at John Carroll University. She is slated to become the university's first woman president on June 1, 2026.
"Marquette’s commitment to the search for knowledge through curiosity, research, and innovation creates a special environment in which to learn and grow," said Dr. Tahmassebi. "I look forward to engaging in that pursuit through my role and hope to maintain and enhance the academic and student experience at Marquette University."
