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Dr. Katharine Shepherd Appointed Dean of University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services

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Katharine Shepherd has been named dean of The University of Vermont’s (UVM) College of Education and Social Services. Dr. Katharine Shepherd Shepherd is currently the Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor of Education. She also served as interim dean of the education college since July 2021.

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East Tennessee State Professor Wins Social Science Scholar Award

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Hicks is a tenured full professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at East Tennessee State University, where he has served as a dean for the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development.

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Dr. Michael L. McFrazier Appointed Acting President at Prairie View A&M University After President Dr. Ruth Simmons's Early Resignation Decision

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McFrazier will become acting president at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), effective Mar. McFrazier McFrazier is currently dean of PVAMU’s Whitlowe R. Green College of Education. He has served as professor and dean at PVAMU, along with other senior leadership roles at the school. Dr. Michael L.

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Dr. Stevie Lawrence II Appointed Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri

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Stevie Lawrence II will become provost and vice president of academic affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri , effective July 1. Lawrence has served as vice president for postsecondary education at the Southern Regional Education Board. Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence holds a Ph.D. Lawrence holds a Ph.D.

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AERA Announces 2024 Fellows

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Jackson, a professor and dean of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, is among 24 exemplary scholars selected by the American Educational Research Association. in educational leadership and policy studies from Iowa State University. Dr. Jerlando F.

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Dr. Fredrick Muyia Nafukho Appointed Vice Provost for University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel

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Fredrick Muyia Nafukho will become vice provost for the University of Washington Office of Academic Personnel. I look forward to working collaboratively with the leadership team, faculty and Faculty Senate to lead a transformational plan to support UW’s academic personnel from pre-recruitment to retirement and beyond.”

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KEVIN HAMILTON

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Kevin Hamilton Kevin Hamilton has been appointed associate vice chancellor and dean of student belonging. He served as associate dean of students for housing and residence life and civic engagement at DePauw University in Indiana. in higher education leadership from Azusa Pacific University.