Â鶹¹û¶³ has named three new department chairs and an interim chair in preparation for the start of the fall semester Aug.30.
Dr. Alan D. Hargrave has been named chair of the Department of Physics in the Howard College of Arts and Sciences. At Â鶹¹û¶³ since 1996, Dr. Hargrave served as chief information officer in the Office of Technology Services before becoming a full-time member of the physics department in 2009. He holds the Ph.D. degree from Baylor University and B.S. and M.S. degrees from Trinity, Tex., University.
Michael D. Hogue has been named chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice in McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Hogue joined the Â鶹¹û¶³ faculty in 2004. He holds the B.S. and Pharm.D. degrees from Â鶹¹û¶³.
Dr. Kristie B. Chandler is the new chair of the Department of Family Studies in the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies. A Â鶹¹û¶³ faculty member since 2007, she holds the Ph.D. degree from the University of North Texas and B.B.A. and M.Ed. Degrees from Mississippi State University.
Dr. Bruce A. Waldrop has been appointed interim chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences in McWhorter School of Pharmacy. At Â鶹¹û¶³ since 2003, he holds the Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky and B.S. from Â鶹¹û¶³.