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Melvin Oliver Named the Sixth President of Pitzer College in Claremont, California

Dr. Oliver is a professor of sociology and executive dean of the College of Letters and Science at the University of California at Santa Barbara. From 1978 to 1996, Dr. Oliver taught sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Sociologist Melvin Oliver Honored by His Alma Mater

Dr. Oliver, a professor of sociology and executive dean at the University of California at Santa Barbara, was honored by William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

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Fort Valley State University President Paul A. Jones Announces Upcoming Retirement

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“As I look toward the conclusion of my presidency, I do so with confidence in Fort Valley State’s future,” said Dr. Jones. ”This confidence comes from knowing the strength of the people who sustain this institution and the clarity of the mission that continues to guide us.”

Nannette C. Turner to Lead the College of Health Professions at Mercer University

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Dr. Turner currently serves as executive associate dean of Mercer University's College of Health Professions. A faculty member for nearly two decades, she has over 25 years of experience as public practitioner in Texas and Georgia.

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