The Ohio State University announced today that accomplished researcher, educator and higher-education leader Melissa L. Gilliam, MD, MPH, will be the land-grant institution’s next executive vice president and provost, effective Aug. 1.
Dr. Gilliam will join Ohio State from the University of Chicago, where she is vice provost, the Ellen H. Block Distinguished Service Professor of Health Justice, and professor of obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. At Ohio State, she will become the first woman of color to serve as provost, leading the educational mission of one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in the country as its chief academic officer. More…
FirstEnergy Corp. has named Victor J. Coleman Jr. external affairs manager for Ashland, Crawford, Richland, Marion, Knox, Holmes, Wyandot and Morrow counties in Ohio Edison’s service area.
External affairs managers serve as liaisons between Ohio Edison and elected officials, as well as support community involvement activities. They work from regional offices across Ohio Edison’s service area to provide closer proximity to and understanding of the unique issues that face each community they serve. Coleman will be located at the company’s service center in Mansfield. More…
