"My commitment is to uphold the standard of excellence that defines Jackson State in every area of university life," said Dr. Gregory. "As a proud graduate of JSU, I know what this university means to the people it serves because it has shaped every part of my life."
The award honors neuroscientists who have made significant contributions to educating the public about neuroscience. The award announcement noted that Lambert “deftly merges best practices in education with outstanding science that makes neuroscience accessible, interesting, and fun for both her students and the community at large.”
the new deans are Denise Bates at Tufts University in Massachusetts, Ann Vail at the University of South Carolina, Merritt McAlister at the University of Florida, Suzanne Raitt at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, Dawn McCormack at Samford University in Alabama, Michele Moore at the University of North Florida, Mary W. Stewart at Mississippi State University-Meridian, and Melissa Bledsoe at Missouri State University.
Daphne Rudicell Robinson is the 24th president of Judson College in Marion, Alabama. When she took office on July 19, she became the first woman to lead the women's college. Her tenure will be short-lived. The college plans to close its doors on July 31.
After teaching at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1979 Dr. Martin joined the music department faculty at the Univerity of North Carolina at Wilmington. She taught there for nearly 40 years.
Professor George joined the faculty at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1964 as an instructor of maternal and child nursing. In 1975 she founded the school's nurse practitioner graduate program and served as director for 15 years.
Barbara Buchanan Lewis was the first woman to serve as dean of the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Prior to her career in academia, Professor Lewis worked as an attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
