David M. Stern, MD, executive dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine, has announced the appointment of Teresa Waters, PhD, as the new chair for the Department of Preventive Medicine in the UTHSC College of Medicine.

Following a nationwide search, officials at West Texas A&M University have named Sherri A. Bays the University's new vice president for business and finance, pending approval by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

University of Washington President Michael K. Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced Monday the selection of Sean D. Sullivan as the new dean of the UW School of Pharmacy, effective Sept. 15. The appointment is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents.

The University of South Florida has named Robert H. Bishop, currently Opus Dean of Marquette University's College of Engineering, as the new dean of the USF College of Engineering.

Ryan Grant, vice president and managing director of Parker Executive Search, has been named to the Vanderbilt Alumni Association board and will serve a three-year term.

Juan Gonzalez, a collaborative leader and strong student advocate, has been appointed as vice chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of California, San Diego effective September 1, 2014.

Dr. Donald J. Green, vice president for Extended and International Operations, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich. has been named as the next president of Georgia Highlands College in Rome by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

George Mason University President Angel Cabrera announced today that Brad Edwards will become the university's next athletic director. The former Washington Redskin will become the fifth athletic director in George Mason's history.

With the recent addition of clients such as the Atlanta Dream, College Football Hall of Fame, East Lake Foundation, and the Blank Family of Businesses (Atlanta Falcons), PES' sports practice continues to grow and expand its reach beyond collegiate athletics.

Julie White Walker has been selected as the new State Librarian for the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). She will take over the role from Dr. Lamar Veatch, who will be assuming other duties in the University System of Georgia.