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Alanka Brown Appointed CEO of Arizona State University’s California College
“I look forward to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff can thrive academically, personally and professionally as their best selves,” said Dr. Alanka Brown, newly appointed CEO and dean of Arizona State University’s California College.
Patricia Prelock Selected to Lead the University of Vermont
“UVM’s students are always my highest priority, and I look forward to leading continued collaboration with my valued colleagues across the university to ensure their success,” said Dr. Patricia Prelock, the new interim president of the University of Vermont.
Tashni-Ann Dubroy Named Chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers
“I am immensely optimistic about the future of NACUBO,” said Dr. Dubroy. “We’ve never been stronger, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to strengthen the value we provide to our member institutions, and in turn, to the students they serve.”
Arizona State Alumna Halla Tómasdóttir Sworn In as President of Iceland
President Tómasdóttirr is a founder of Reykjavik University in Iceland, where she served as director of executive education and founder of the women’s entrepreneurship program. She is an alumna of Arizona State’s MBA program in international management.
Karen Weiss Named Seventh President of Southeastern Illinois College
“I am eager to engage with the community to share my vision and work together to realize our collective potential for Southeastern Illinois College,” said Dr. Weiss.
Amy Goldberg Appointed Chair of the American Board of Surgery
Dr. Goldberg has spent more than 35 years with the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, holding several academic leadership positions. She has conducted extensive research on trauma injuries and the impact of gun violence prevention.
Joyce Buckner-Brown Appointed Provost of Alcorn State University
Dr. Buckner-Brown brings over two decades of experience in higher education and public health to her new role. She has recently served as Alcorn’s interim provost and associate provost for undergraduate education and success.
A Change in Leadership at Columbia University
Dr. Minouche Shafik, who began her presidency last year, faced national criticism for her response to on-campus student protests regarding the war in Gaza. She announced her immediate resignation on August 14. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, an administrator with Columbia’s medical school, will serve as interim president.
Cristie Kedroski to Lead Northwest Florida State College
Since 2010, Dr. Kedroski has overseen the Northwest Florida State College Foundation. During her tenure, the college’s assets have grown by more than 70 percent.
Stephanie Nesbitt Named Provost of Utica University in New York
Nesbitt has been an academic leader with Utica University for more than a decade, including serving as interim provost for the past year.
Holley Roberts to Oversee Academic Affairs at Georgia College & State University
Dr. Roberts brings nearly two-decades of experience as an educator and administrator at Georgia College and State University to her new role. She will begin her new position on August 19.
Monica Williams Named First President of Texas Woman’s University at Houston
“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger,” said Dr. Williams.
Emily Cutrer to Lead Sonoma State University in California
Dr. Cutrer’s new appointment marks a return to the California State University System, where she previously served as provost of California State University, San Marcos. Most recently, she served as president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Rose Mince Named President of Carroll Community College in Maryland
Dr. Mince brings nearly four decades of community college leadership to her new role, including seven years as a senior administrator at Carroll Community College.
Neha Vapiwala Will Head the American Society for Radiation Oncology
Over the next four years, Dr. Vapiwala will serve one-year terms as the national organization’s president-elect, president, chair of the board of directors, and immediate past chair, respectively.
Ann Schmiesing to Lead the University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Schmiesing brings three decades of administrative and academic experience at the University of Colorado Boulder to her new position. Most recently, she has been serving as the vice chancellor for academic resources management.
Teresa Rich to Lead Yakima Valley College in Washington
Dr. Rich has spent the past 18 years as vice president for administrative services at Yakima Valley College. She will begin her new role as interim president on August 1.
Maria Pharr Named First Woman President of Pitt Community College in North Carolina
Dr. Pharr’s new appointment marks a return to Pitt Community College, where she previously served as the assistant vice president of academic affairs. She has been serving as president of South Piedmont Community College in Polkton, North Carolina.
Two Women Named Chancellor of University of Hawai’i System Community Colleges
The University of Hawai’i System has appointed Margaret Sanchez as chancellor of Kaua’i Community College and Susan Kazama as chancellor of Hawai’i Community College.
Maisha Handy Named President of the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago
Dr. Handy was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University. She will become the first African American president of McCormick Theological Seminary on September 3.
Lori Barber Appointed the Second President of the College of Eastern Idaho
For the past five years, Dr. Barber has served as the College of Eastern Idaho’s vice president of academic and student affairs. In this role, she led the college through a seven-year accreditation reaffirmation and the establishment of two applied bachelor’s degree programs.
Debra Townsley Selected to Lead Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania
With a notable background in higher education leadership, Dr. Townsley brings over four decades of experience to her new position. She previously served as president of both William Peace University and Nichols College, as well as interim president of Laboure College.
Madeline Burillo-Hopkins Named President of Dallas College’s Brookhaven Campus
Dr. Burillo-Hopkins comes to her new presidency after over three decades of higher education experience. Most recently, she served as vice chancellor for workforce instruction for the Houston Community College System, and president of the community college’s Southwest campuses.
Lisa Marsh Ryerson Named Sixth President of Southern New Hampshire University
Ryerson assumed the presidency of Southern New Hampshire University on July 1. The primarily online university enrolls over 160,000 combined students in undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Penn State Selects Lindsey Simon-Jones as Interim Chancellor of Its Fayette Campus
Dr. Simon Jones, associate professor of English, has served on the faculty at Pennsylvania State University’s Fayette campus for the past 15 years. She will lead the campus’ academic operations through the end of 2024.
Christine Hammond Named Interim President of the College of DuPage in Illinois
Dr. Hammond has over four decades of experience in community college and university leadership. She has served as president of Mid-Michigan College and chief academic officer of Northern Central Michigan College.
Mary Bonderoff Appointed President of SUNY Delhi
A member of the State University of New York System for more than three decades, Dr. Bonderoff has led SUNY Delhi in the interim for over two years. She has held leadership positions with both SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Morrisville.
Five Women Appointed to Provost Positions at Universities
The new provosts are Lois Agnew at Syracuse University, Georgina Dopico at New York University, Michelle Kiec at Commonwealth University in Pennsylvania, Heather Shipley at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Regina Stovall Robinson at Jarvis Christian University in Texas.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
“This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period,” said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment to interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Veronica Hipolito to Lead South Mountain Community College in Arizona
Hipolito has over two decades of experience in higher education and community college leadership. She has spent the past five years as vice president of student affairs for Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
Two Women Leaders Named Chief Academic Officers at Universities
The new chief academic officers are April Massey at the University of the District of Columbia and Gloria Waters at Boston University.
Bonita Brown Named the Fourteenth Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University
Earlier in her career, Bonita Brown served as an assistant attorney with Winston-Salem State University. On July 1, she will return to the university as its fourteenth chancellor.
Diane Watkins Named Fifteenth President of Northern Oklahoma College
Diane Watkins has been with the Northern Oklahoma College community for nearly two decades. She has served as vice president of the Stillwater campus for the past five years, and served as the college’s interim president for six months prior to her official appointment.
Indiana University-Northwest Selects Vicki Román-Lagunas as Interim President
Dr. Román-Lagunas has nearly three decades of experience in academic and administrative roles in higher education. She has spent the past seven years as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU-Northwest
