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Dianne Lynch

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Dianne Lynch
24th President of Stephens College
Assumed office
June 2, 2009
Preceded byWendy B. Libby
Personal details
Bornc. 1956
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison
McGill University

Dianne Lynch (born c. 1956) is an American academic administrator serving as the 24th president of Stephens College since 2009. She was dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College from 2004 to 2009.

Life

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Lynch was born c. 1956.[1] She studied feminist history in journalism, earning a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1979.[2] Lynch completed a Ph.D. in art history and communications at McGill University.[2] Her dissertation focused on feminist theory and social identity development.[2]

Lynch chaired the journalism department at Saint Michael's College.[2] In 2004, she became dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.[2] On June 2, 2009, she became the 24th president of Stephens College, succeeding Wendy B. Libby.[2] In May 2024, she announced her intent to retire in May 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Slavit, Mark (2024-04-23). "Stephens College President Dianne Lynch plans to retire in May 2025". KRCG. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Wilson, Linden (2009-04-21). "Stephens College names Ithaca dean Dianne Lynch its next president". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2024-05-12.