By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC SPOKANE, Wash. – Duane Fladland has been named director of the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network. He has more than 20 years’ experience with the SBDC, joined the Washington SBDC as associate state director in January 2010 and had been interim state director since April.
By Doug Nadvornick, College of Medical Sciences communications SPOKANE, Wash. – Hans Van Dongen, a leading authority in human sleep and performance, has been named director of Washington State University’s Sleep and Performance Research Center.
By Chris Meiers, WSU Tri-Cities vice chancellor RICHLAND, Wash. – After a national search, Washington State University Tri-Cities has appointed Joseph Iannelli executive director and CH2M Hill fellow of engineering and computer science.
By Kathy Barnard, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Fran Hermanson, a nearly 30-year veteran of data and analysis in higher education, is the new executive director of institutional research at Washington State University. Interim Provost Dan Bernardo announced the appointment, which becomes effective immediately, today (April 16).
PULLMAN, Wash. – Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend open sessions for three finalists for director of Summer Session selected by the search committee and provost. Details will be posted at http://provost.wsu.edu under Administrative Searches on the left.
By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – A professor “passionate about cultivating students’ literacy” is the new director of The Writing Program at Washington State University.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Max Kirk has been named interim director of the School of Design and Construction at Washington State University. He has served as assistant director since 2005. He replaces Greg Kessler who is returning to his faculty position. “Dr. Kirk has contributed his leadership and service to the SDC and the college for […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Michael Kessler has been named Berry Family director of Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He comes to WSU from Iowa State University where he was a professor of materials science and engineering. “This is a critical time for the school, as we are dramatically growing our programs and […]
PULLMAN – Longtime conference manager Kelly Newell has been named director of Professional Education at WSU. Newell’s appointment to replace John Thielbahr, who recently retired, was approved by WSU President Elson S. Floyd on Jan. 15. “I feel very fortunate that we have someone of Kelly’s experience, talents, and work ethic to take […]
PULLMAN – The WSU College of Business has announced that Darrel Muehling will head the School of Hospitality Business Management as interim director following the retirement of Terry Umbreit, who has lead the department for 24 years. The new leadership change will take effect in June. Muehling, who has been with the CB since 1985 […]