IU Southeast: Trustees approved promotions and tenure effective July 1, 2026 for eight faculty, researchers and a librarian
The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for eight Indiana University Southeast faculty, researchers and a librarian at its June 12, 2026 meeting; the appointments were effective July 1, 2026.
At the June 12, 2026 Trustees meeting, the board approved promotions and tenure for eight Indiana University Southeast personnel, effective July 1, 2026. Promoted from associate professor to professor were Jean Abshire, Aycan Kara, Lisa Russell and Elizabeth Rueschhoff. Promoted from assistant professor to associate professor with tenure were Molly Baugh, Robert Rennie and Ashley Thomas. Courtney Block was promoted to librarian.
The article lists academic specialties and credentials for each appointee, noting areas such as comparative politics, strategic management, plant molecular biology, music education and library user engagement. The approvals were reported in an Indiana University Southeast news release dated August 6, 2026.
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