Husson University Announces Dr. Victor Brown as the Next Provost of Husson University
2024年8月6日 - 2:57AM
Following a nationwide search, Husson University has selected Dr.
Victor Brown as its next vice president for academic affairs and
provost. He will begin on Sept. 9, 2024.
Brown comes to the Bangor-based university from Lehman College
at the City University of New York, where he most recently served
as Associate Provost. He will succeed Lynne Coy-Ogan who became
Husson’s seventh president on July 1, 2024.
“Dr. Brown is an experienced educator, researcher and leader who
brings a keen understanding of the importance of creating pathways
and support systems in education for first-generation students. His
data-driven decision making, experience grant writing and work in
faculty development will be an asset to Husson University,” said
President Lynne Coy-Ogan. “As we work toward developing a new
five-year plan aimed at Husson’s long-term growth and success, Dr.
Brown is the experienced leader we need leading our academics
forward.”
Dr. Brown was the recipient of the President Joseph R. Biden’s
2023 United States Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in
recognition for his work creating pathways for underrepresented
students to attend college. At Lehman College, his grant writing
skills were instrumental in obtaining numerous grants including
ones from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the U.S.
Department of Education and Deutsche American Bank Foundation.
“The Husson Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Dr. Brown to
our academic community and look forward to the experience, forward
thinking and strong research background he will bring. He is an
impressive academic leader and a great fit for Husson University,”
said Board of Trustees Chair Dan Hutchins III.
Dr. Brown, who was unanimously supported for the position by the
university’s provost search committee and the Board of Trustees,
received both his undergraduate degree in chemistry and
biochemistry and his Ph.D in biochemistry/biotechnology from the
University of the West Indies. He also earned postgraduate diplomas
in molecular plant pathology and tissue culture from the University
of London and a MBA in business administration from Emory
University.
For more than 125 years, Husson University has prepared future
leaders for the challenges of tomorrow through innovative
undergraduate and graduate degrees. With a commitment to delivering
affordable classroom, online and experiential learning
opportunities, Husson offers quality educational programs in areas
including technology; business; health and education; animal care;
legal studies; pharmacy studies; science and humanities; and
communication. For more information about educational
opportunities, visit Husson.edu.
Sarah Walker Caron
Husson University
207-992-4925
caronsa@husson.edu