Dianne Lynch
Dianne Lynch | |
|---|---|
| 24th President of Stephens College | |
| Assumed office June 2, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Wendy B. Libby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1956 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Madison McGill University |
Dianne Lynch (born c. 1956) is an American academic administrator who served as the 24th president of Stephens College from 2009-2025. She was dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College from 2004 to 2009.
Life
Lynch was born c. 1956.[1] She studied feminist history in journalism, earning a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1979.[2] Lynch completed a Ph.D. in art history and communications at McGill University.[2] Her dissertation focused on feminist theory and social identity development.[2]
Lynch chaired the journalism department at Saint Michael's College.[2] In 2004, she became dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.[2] On June 2, 2009, she became the 24th president of Stephens College, succeeding Wendy B. Libby.[2] In May 2024, she announced her intent to retire in May 2025.[1]
References
- 1 2 Slavit, Mark (2024-04-23). "Stephens College President Dianne Lynch plans to retire in May 2025". KRCG. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wilson, Linden (2009-04-21). "Stephens College names Ithaca dean Dianne Lynch its next president". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- Living people
- 1950s births
- Heads of universities and colleges in the United States
- Women heads of universities and colleges
- University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni
- McGill University alumni
- Saint Michael's College faculty
- Ithaca College faculty
- Stephens College faculty
- American university and college faculty deans
- Women deans (academic)
- 21st-century American women academics
- 21st-century American academics