Jill V. Hamm named dean of School of Education | UNC-Chapel Hill

Jill V. Hamm named dean of School of Education | UNC-Chapel Hill

Dear Carolina Community, We are excited to announce that, following a national search, Jill V. Hamm, who has served as interim dean of the School of Education since May 2024, has accepted the position on a permanent basis, effective immediately. During her interim tenure, Jill has been an exceptional leader, helping to maintain the health of the school, its programs and research enterprise while advancing the school’s commitment to educator prep…

Neva J. Specht appointed as App State’s vice chancellor

Neva J. Specht was appointed by Chancellor Heather Norris to the position of executive vice chancellor and provost effective May 1, Norris wrote in an email Thursday afternoon. Specht has served as acting provost since April 2024 and will continue her responsibilities in the role, collaborating with faculty and staff to advance the university’s academic mission, according to Norris’ email. Specht will also take on the responsibilities of oversee…

Jill Hamm Named Dean of UNC School of Education

Jill Hamm, who has been serving as the interim dean of the UNC School of Education since last May, was named the school’s permanent dean Friday by chancellor Lee Roberts and provost Chris Clemens. “During her interim tenure, Jill has been an exceptional leader,” read an email to the UNC community from Roberts and Clemens, “helping to maintain the health of the school, its programs and research enterprise while advancing the school’s commitment t…