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Tennessee Tech University has appointed John Liu as the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1, 2024. Liu aims to ensure stability during this transition while enhancing faculty initiatives to improve student experiences. With over three decades in higher education, he has made a significant impact since joining Tennessee Tech, achieving record research funding. Liu’s extensive academic background includes leadership roles at other prestigious institutions and recognition in the field of biology and research.
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee – Tennessee Tech University has appointed John Liu as the interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1, 2024. Liu’s appointment follows the transition of Provost Lori Mann Bruce to a new role at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
In his new capacity, Liu intends to ensure stability during this transitional phase while also prioritizing faculty initiatives that focus on enhancing student experiences. Liu’s extensive background in higher education spans over three decades, marked by impactful leadership roles at prominent institutions.
Since joining Tennessee Tech as the vice president for research in the fall of 2023, Liu has made a notable impact, leading the university to achieve a record-setting $46 million in research funding for the fiscal year 2024. His previous experience includes serving as the interim vice chancellor and provost at Syracuse University and as associate provost at Auburn University. Liu has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the fields of biology and research.
Liu earned his master’s degree in plant pathology and a doctorate in cell and developmental biology from the University of Minnesota, which is where he began his academic journey. His research and leadership have also been recognized with honors including induction into the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2022.
As part of his ongoing commitment to fostering an environment centered around student success, Liu’s leadership will be instrumental as the university embarks on a search for a permanent provost. The timeline for this national search has yet to be finalized.
In summary, John Liu’s appointment as interim provost represents a strategic move for Tennessee Tech University as it navigates changes in leadership. His wealth of experience and proven track record in academia will be key in supporting the university’s mission during this period of transition.
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