Fayneese Miller named Hamline University president

Hamline University has named a University of Vermont dean as its next president.

Fayneese Miller will take over at the St. Paul school this summer. She is currently dean of the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. Miller also is a professor of leadership and developmental sciences.

Previously, Miller worked at Brown University.

“Dr. Miller is a dynamic, and inclusive leader with a strong commitment to diversity and deep experience in academic program development, fiscal management, and fundraising,” said Hamline University Board of Trustees chair Bob Klas, Jr., “She is a champion of collaborative governance and values voices of students, faculty, and staff. We feel she will be an exceptional president for our campus community.”

Hamline says Miller will become the University’s first African American, and second female, president in school history.

She takes office July 1, becoming Hamline’s 20th president. She succeeds Linda Hanson, who is retiring after holding the post since 2005.

Source: Associated Press