Three Accomplished Black Scholars Step Into New Academic Roles

Eric Deggans has been appointed the Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at Washington and Lee University. A prominent television critic, his contributions span outlets such as NPR and the Tampa Bay Times. He is also the author of "Race-Baiter" and possesses dual degrees from Indiana University.Meanwhile, Royette T. Dubar achieves tenure as an associate professor of psychology at Wesleyan University. She directs the Sleep and Psychosocial Adjustment Lab and holds both a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Brock University.Additionally, Heidi Cruz-Austin ascends to the role of associate professor of dance at Muhlenberg College. A former member of the Pennsylvania Ballet, she is dedicated to improving ballet education for novices and earned her MFA from the University of the Arts.