Academics
Faculty Member Inducted into Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame
May 3, 2018
Retired Col. Clarice Golightly-Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, was inducted in October 2017 into the Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame.
Associate Professor Inducted as Fellow of AANP
May 3, 2018
Wendy J. Lee, D.N.P., FNP-BC, FAANP, RN, associate professor/clinical, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Director of Admissions, Special Programs Joins School
May 3, 2018
Henry M. Cantu, M.A., has joined the School of Nursing as director of admissions and special programs. This position provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing recruitment, admissions and outreach programs for the nursing school.
New Associate Dean for Finance, Administration Hired
May 3, 2018
Jennifer Johnstone, M.B.A., has joined the School of Nursing as associate dean for finance and administration. This position provides budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and other administrative support to the nursing school.
Leaving a Legacy: Planned Gifts Crucial to School
May 1, 2018
Mary Jane Ihle Clark dedicated her life to helping people with intellectual disabilities and improving the lives of others.
Blazing a Trail
November 10, 2017
Stephen E. Harris, Ph.D., professor and director of research for periodontics, is now in his fifth decade of performing cutting-edge molecular research.
Dental Students Enjoy NIDCR Internship
November 10, 2017
Dental students Kyle Gopffarth and Brandon Key spent last summer participating in internships at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
A Lifelong Dedication
November 10, 2017
Birgit Junfin Glass, D.D.S., M.S., was one of the first female graduates of the dental school. She then spent the next 42 years at her alma mater dedicated to students, colleagues and academia.
Part-Time Professor Enjoying "Retirement"
November 10, 2017
Barry W. Holleron, D.D.S., has spent the last 24 years teaching junior and senior dental students. Now in his “retirement” from his private practice, he calls teaching three days a week fun and not a job.
Part-Time Faculty Member Teaching Here Since 1971
November 10, 2017
In 1971, Glenn R. Walters, D.D.S., taught endodontics to the first sophomores at the School of Dentistry. Since then, he has taught many generations of students with the same enthusiasm and expertise.
Revived Women Dentists Group Garners National Awards
November 10, 2017
Dental students revive dormant student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Student leaders organize myriad events and garner national awards for their efforts.
Oral Surgeon Continues Facial Artistry with Clay
November 10, 2017
James Duncan, D.D.S., adjunct professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, now uses his skilled hands to create facial artistry with clay.