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Dr. Manuel Martínez

President

Dominican University New York

Dr. Manuel Martínez has been appointed as the new President of Dominican University New York. Dr. Martínez will start on July 15, 2024. Previously, Dr. Martínez was the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Faculty at Mercy College of Ohio. 

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Dr. Laura McGrane

Provost

Lafayette College

Dr. Laura McGrane has been appointed as the new Provost of Lafayette College. Dr. McGrane will join Lafayette College on July 1st. Since 2021, Dr. McGrane has served as the Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives at Haverford College.

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Mr. Jake Olkkola

Director of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation

New York University

Mr. Jake Olkkola has been appointed as the new University Director of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation of New York University. Mr. Olkkola will begin his new role on June 10, 2024.  A seasoned collegiate athletics professional, Mr. Olkkola comes to Washington Square from Johns Hopkins University where he's served in multiple capacities since 2019.

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Dr. Justin Schwartz

Chancellor

University of Colorado, Boulder

Dr. Justin Schwartz has been apointed as the new Chancellor of University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Schwartz will join CU Boulder on July 1. Dr. Schwartz currently is executive vice president and provost at Pennsylvania State University, a post he has held since 2022. 

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Dr. Laurence Alexander

Chancellor

University of Michigan-Flint

Dr. Laurence Alexander has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Alexander will begin his new role on July 1, 2024. For the past 11 years, Dr. Alexander has served as Chancellor and CEO of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Leadership Appointments

Mercyhurst College
Associate Provost and Chief Operating Officer
Ken Zirkle
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Global Alliance assisted Mercyhurst College's North East campus with the search for an Associate Provost/Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Ken Zirkle has been serving Mercyhurst North East in an interim capacity. For more informaton on Mercyhurst North East, please click here.

Feb 9, 2012
National University
Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM)
John Cicero
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Global Alliance assisted National University in the search for a Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology and Media (SETM). Dr. John Cicero will join the university on February 6, 2012. For more information on National University please visit the university's homepage.

Jan 23, 2012
Marietta College
President
Joseph W. Bruno
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Global Alliance assisted Marietta College in the search for its 18th President. Dr. Joseph W. Bruno will take office on July 1, 2012. To learn more, please visit the college's press release.

Dec 30, 2011
Jacksonville University
Dean of the Davis College of Business
Don Capener
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Global Alliance assisted Jacksonville University with the search for the next Dean of the Davis College of Business. The new dean, Don Capener, will begin his duties on July 1, 2012. Please click here to view the university's press release. 

Dec 19, 2011
Drake University
Vice President of Business and Finance/Treasurer
Deborah Newsom
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Global Alliance was please so assist Drake University in selecting Ms. Deborah Newsom as Vice President of Business and Finance/Treasurer. To learn more about Ms. Newsom and Drake University, please click here.

Nov 29, 2011
Palo Alto University
Vice President for Advancement
Jon Kaplan
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Global Alliance assisted with the Vice President for Advancement search at Palo Alto University. Mr. Jon Kaplan was appointed to the position on October 24, 2011. Please visit http://www.paloaltou.edu/news/palo-alto-university-appoints-jon-kaplan-vice-president-advancement to learn more about Mr. Kaplan.

Nov 7, 2011
Presentation College
President
Margaret Huber
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 Global Alliance assisted with Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD in selecting Dr. Margaret Huber as its next president. Please visit the College's website in order to learn more about Dr. Huber, who will assume office on January 1, 2012.

Oct 11, 2011
Lynn University
Dean of Education
Craig Mertler
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On June 22, 2011, Dr. Craig Mertler was named the new Dean of the Ross College of Education at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. Global Alliance was pleased to assist with this search. Please click here to learn more about Dr. Mertler and Lynn University.

Jun 24, 2011
Auburn University at Montgomery
Dean of Students
Janice Lyn
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Global Alliance was pleased to assist Auburn University at Montgomery with its search for a Dean of Students. Dr. Janice Lyn was selected on May 20, 2011 and will begin her duties on August 1st. Please click here for the University's press release.

May 31, 2011