Ginny Favede Explained

Ginny R. Favede
Order:13th
President of
Wheeling University
Term Start:October 7, 2019
Term End:20 February 2024
Predecessor:Michael P. Mihalyo, Jr.
Alma Mater:The Ohio State University
Residence:Wheeling, West Virginia
Profession:College administrator, Educator

Ginny R. Favede was the 13th president of Wheeling University, in Wheeling, West Virginia, serving from October 2019 to February 2024.[1] [2] [3]

Personal life

Originally from the Dayton, Ohio area, Favede is the youngest of ten siblings. She is married to Lee Favede, an optometrist who practices in Bridgeport after the two met while in university.[4] They have two children, Frank and Cecelia.[5]

Early career

Favede received her B.A. in Political Science from Ohio State University.

Favede served as a member of the St. Clairsville City Council and as a County Commissioner of Belmont County, Ohio.[6] She ran for 95th District Ohio House of Representatives in 2016.[7] [8]

Career at Wheeling University

Immediately prior to her presidency, Favede was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees of Wheeling University.[9] After her appointment as president in October 2019, she has overseen the transition of Wheeling University from its former name of Wheeling Jesuit University and introduced a number of directives aimed at stabilizing the tenuous financial position of the institution.[10] [11] She was suspended by the university in February 2024; the reason has not been stated publicly.[3] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Wheeling University' New Name for Former Wheeling Jesuit . 2021-10-05 . theintelligencer.net . en-US.
  2. Web site: Lynch . John . 2019-10-07 . Wheeling University names Ginny Favede institution's 13th President . 2021-10-06 . WTRF . en-US.
  3. News: Wheeling University suspends president immediately. February 21, 2024. Inside Higher Ed. Doug. Lederman. July 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: Ginny Favede says God intended for her to lead Wheeling University . 2022-11-27 . theintelligencer.net . en-US.
  5. Web site: Novotney. Steve. 2017-06-06. For Ginny Favede Community Comes First. 2021-10-06. Weelunk. en-US.
  6. Web site: Favede, Coffland reflect on terms . 2021-10-06 . Barnesville Enterprise . en.
  7. Web site: Staff Reports . Belmont County Commissioner announces candidacy for Ohio House of Representatives . 2021-10-06 . Times Reporter . en.
  8. News: 2017-08-01 . Ohio 95th District State House Results: Andy Thompson Wins . en-US . The New York Times . 2021-10-06 . 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: Seltzer . Rick . October 8, 2019 . Wheeling U Names New President, Hit With Lawsuit Inside Higher Ed . 2021-10-06 . www.insidehighered.com . en.
  10. Web site: Jones . Mike . March 4, 2020 . Wheeling University President Ginny Favede works to reverse enrollment decline . 2021-10-06 . heraldstaronline.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: McCloskey . Scott . July 28, 2019 . Wheeling University new name of former Wheeling Jesuit University . 2021-10-06 . newsandsentinel.com/ . en-US.
  12. Web site: Wheeling University, Diocese Still Mum on Favede Suspension. March 4, 2024. The Intelligencer. Joselyn. King. July 8, 2024.

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