Julie Mostov

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Julie Mostov
Alma mater Mount Holyoke College
University of Belgrade
New York University
OccupationPolitical scientist, academic administrator
EmployerNew York University
TitleDean and Professor of Liberal Studies at N.Y.U.

Julie Mostov is an American political scientist, academic administrator and consultant. She is the dean of NYU Liberal Studies.

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Early life

Mostov graduated from Mount Holyoke College. [1] She earned a master's degree from the University of Belgrade and a PhD from New York University. [1]

Career

Mostov was professor of Political Science at Drexel University, [2] where she later became senior vice provost for global initiatives. [1] In August 2017, she succeeded Fred Schwarzbach as the dean of NYU Liberal Studies. [1] As a consultant in the Balkans, she has received over $2 million from the United States Department of State. [2] She is also the president and director of Women Against Abuse. [3]

Mostov is the author of two books, and the co-editor of a third book.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "ADMINISTRATION: SENIOR ADMINISTRATION: Julie Mostov, Ph.D." Liberal Studies. NYU. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "JULIE MOSTOV, PHD". College of Arts and Sciences. Drexel University. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. "Company Overview of Women Against Abuse Inc: Julie Mostov". Bloomberg. Retrieved February 14, 2018.