Glynis Fitzgerald Explained

Glynis Fitzgerald
Office:	8th President of Alvernia University
Term Start:	July 1, 2023
Predecessor:	John Loyack
Alma Mater:	Edinboro University University at Buffalo

Glynis A. Fitzgerald is an American academic administrator serving as the president of Alvernia University since 2023. She was as full professor in the department of communications at Central Connecticut State University.

Life

Fitzgerald completed a bachelor's degree in speech communication from the Edinboro University.^[1] She earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in organizational communication and a doctorate in organizational and interpersonal communication from University at Buffalo.

Fitzgerald was a full professor in the department of communication at Central Connecticut State University.^[2] She also served as the dean of the school of graduate studies and associate vice president of academic affairs.^[3] In 2019, she joined Alvernia University as its provost and senior vice president.^[4] In February 2023, she was selected as the 8th president of Alvernia.^[5] She succeeded John Loyack on July 1, 2023, becoming its first female lay president.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mekeel . David . 2023-02-02 . Alvernia University announces leadership change [Update] ]. 2023-10-28 . Reading Eagle . en-US.
2. Web site: Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. Alvernia University . 2023-10-28 . www.alvernia.edu . en.
3. Web site: Crisler . Dan . 2022-11-22 . Omaha's College of St. Mary to get first new president in 27 years . 2023-10-28 . Omaha World-Herald . en.
4. Web site: 2019-05-02 . Glynis Fitzgerald . 2023-10-28 . Diverse: Issues In Higher Education . en-us.
5. Web site: Adame . Jaime . A Move Up Instead of Out . 2023-10-28 . Inside Higher Ed . en.