Nine Black Leaders Selected for Administrative Positions in Higher Education

Douglas LaVergne has been promoted to vice president of land-grant engagement at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Alongside his new role, he will retain his current position as dean of the historically Black university’s College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences. In addition to his administrative experience, he has a background in agricultural and extension education. Dr. LaVergne holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary and agricultural education from Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana, a master’s degree in agricultural and extension education from the University of Arkansas, and a Ph.D. in agricultural education from Texas A&M University. Jason Howard has been named the inaugural donor experience officer within the division of advancement at the University of Arkansas. He has held admissions and advancement roles with the university for the past 14 years. Prior to his new position, he served as associate director of development for the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Howard holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas. Mary-Ann Ibeziako has been appointed vice president of environmental health, sustainability, and safety at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She previously served as the assistant vice president for infrastructure and sustainability at Virginia Polytechnic...