Beverly J. Warren  | |
|---|---|
| 12thPresident of Kent State University  | |
| In office July 1, 2014 –July 1, 2019  | |
| Preceded by | Lester Lefton | 
| Succeeded by | Todd Diacon | 
| Personal details | |
| Residence(s) | Kent,Ohio | 
| Alma mater |  University of North Carolina  Southern Illinois University University of Alabama Auburn University  | 
| Profession | College administrator,Educator | 
| Website |  www | 
Beverly J. Warren is an American higher education administrator who was appointed the 12th president of Kent State University in Kent,Ohio,United States;she replaced Lester A. Lefton in July 2014. [1] She was a provost and senior vice president of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) before coming to Kent State University. [2] Kent State University trustees will extend President Beverly Warren's contract through 2020. [3] She announced her decision to step down as president in an email sent to students on October 23,2018,stating that she would not be renewing her contract for the 2020-21 academic year. Her tenure as president ended July 1,2019 with Todd Diacon succeeding her. [4]
She received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of North Carolina and Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. She received two doctorates:an Ed.D. in administration of higher education from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in exercise physiology from Auburn University.
Previously,Warren served as a professor and chair at Lander University in Greenwood,South Carolina. She also served as an associate professor and director of graduate programs at Appalachian State University in Boone,North Carolina. [5]