Seven Black Scholars Receive Faculty Appointments at Colleges and Universities

Dwight Williams has been named to the Kurt D. Kaufman Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kalamazoo College in Michigan. He has been a faculty member with the college since 2015, and previously held a two-year appointment as the Roger F. and Harriet G. Varney Assistant Professor of Chemistry. As a scholar, his research interests include synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology. Dr. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University. Amy D. Linder has earned tenure and been promoted to associate professor in the department of kinesiology and recreational administration at North Carolina Central University. Her research focuses on physical activity behaviors, coaching, and the intersection of sports and society. Dr. Linder received a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. She earned a master’s degree in physical education and recreation from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. in education from Northcentral University. Stacie Williams has joined the Simmons University faculty as an assistant professor of practice and manager of field experiences in the School of Library and Information Science. Her background includes more...