Preceded by Lester Lefton Profession Educator | Name Beverly Warren | |
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Alma mater University of North Carolina
Southern Illinois University
University of Alabama
Auburn University Education University of Alabama, Auburn University | ||
Kent state elects beverly j warren as university s 12th president
Beverly J. Warren was appointed the 12th president of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, United States; she replaced Lester A. Lefton in July 2014. She was a provost and senior vice president of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) before coming to Kent State University.
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Education
She received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of North Carolina and Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. She received two doctorates: an Ed.D. in administration of higher education from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Auburn University.
Experience
Previously, Warren served as a professor and chair at Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina. She also served as an associate professor and director of graduate programs at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.
