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George Washington University elects first woman president

University Business

As provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology, she expanded the school’s doctoral programs and invested in research facilities. And as Clemson’s senior assistant provost for Faculty Affairs before that, she spearheaded efforts in faculty recruitment and retention.

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President moves: This Latina chancellor is CSU’s answer, plus 2 more exceptional hires

University Business

Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy (Source: Wayne State University) With the hire, Espy is leaving the University of Texas at San Antonio after an illustrious career as the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs since 2018. However, her 25-year career in higher education also expands into true academia. As of Aug.