URGENT | YSU names new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

YOUNGSTOWN — Kristine L. Blair, professor and former chairwoman of English at Bowling Green State University, has been selected the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Youngstown State University.

“Dr. Blair’s administrative and teaching experience at a public university in Ohio, as well as her passion for writing and academic scholarship, make her an excellent match to head our College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,” said Martin Abraham, YSU provost and vice president for academic affairs.

“We look forward to Kristine’s arrival on campus and her leadership for this important academic unit.”

Blair will start the new position May 16. The appointment must be formally approved by the board of trustees in March.

CLASS, with nearly 1,900 students, consists of nine academic departments and seven interdisciplinary programs, offering 20 majors. Blair replaces Jane Kestner, who has been serving as interim dean of the college since Shearle Furnish left the post in summer 2014.

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