Kelly K. Nichols, O.D., Ph.D., one of the world’s leading vision scientists in the area of dry eye disease, will be the next dean of the School of Optometry. She will assume the role June 25.
Nichols comes to UAB from the University of Houston, where she co-founded and was executive director for The Ocular Surface Institute, a translational research institute focused on bench-to-bedside research on ocular surface conditions.
Endowed chairs in cancer disparity research and psychiatry were appointed, along with endowed professorships in pediatrics and otolaryngology; all are inaugural holders.
Rob Blanton, Ph.D., an expert on international political economy and current professor in the department, will begin his new role Aug. 1.
Jonathan Wiesen, Ph.D., an authority on modern European history, including histories of racism and antisemitism, and the history of advertising and consumerism, joined UAB Jan. 1.
Autumn Tooms Cyprès, Ed.D., an expert in politics in the professoriate and educational organizations, organizational reform and leadership preparation, will join UAB July 1.
Dale Dickinson, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Public Health, has been selected as the director for UAB’s Quality Enhancement Plan.
Julian Arribas, Ph.D., comes to UAB from Creighton University. His international perspective and contacts are expected to advance the goals for globalization for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Patrick Evans, D.M., comes to UAB from DePauw University, where he was director of admissions for its School of Music. Evans, a baritone who has performed nationwide and abroad, is a lecturer, practitioner and clinician in the fields of sacred music and congregational song.
The center collaborates with law-enforcement and industry partners to translate its research and development into real-world protection.
New anthropology chair Douglas Fry, Ph.D., hopes to widen our view beyond our own culture and current day events.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Yogesh Dwivedi, Ph.D.; Christine Skibola, Ph.D.; and Gorman Robinson Jones, III, M.D., to endowed chairs.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees granted three professor emeritus appointments during its meeting Nov. 8.
