Academic Appointments

Cassandra Berry has been named an associate vice president for the new office of equity and diversity at the University of North Texas. Previously, she was assistant vice president and director of the office of equal opportunity and multicultural affairs at UNT. Berry earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Dr. Milton Blackmon has been named assistant director of the pre-major advising center and the dean's office at Duke University. Previously, he was an academic advisor at the University of Akron. Blackmon earned a bachelor's degree in religion from Oakwood College (Ala.); a master's degree in education from Fayetteville State University; and a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Akron.

M. Patricia Clifford has been named associate vice president for government relations at Temple University. Previously, she was the founder of MPC Communications and manager of communications for the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. Clifford earned a bachelor's degree in communications/journalism from Hampton University.

Ron Cooper has been named the new football coach at Alabama A&M University. Previously, he was the head coach at the University of Louisville. Cooper earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Jacksonville State University (Ala.); and a master's degree in athletic administration from Appalachian State University (N.C.).

Sidney H. Evans Jr. has been named vice president of fiscal affairs at Dillard University (La.). Previously, he was chief financial officer for the District of Columbia's Government Metropolitan Police Department. Evans earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of North Carolina; and a master's in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Lady June Hubbard has been appointed assistant professor of education/psychology at Wheelock College (Mass.). Previously, she was instructor of human development and psychology. Hubbard earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Hampton University; a master of education degree in chemical dependency from John Carroll University (Ohio); and a doctorate in developmental psychology from Boston College.