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| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| Mary H. Van Brunt earned a B.A. degree in economics from ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=John |date=2022-10-12 |title=Alabama college announces first woman to serve as president in its 200-year history |url=https://www.al.com/news/2022/10/alabama-college-announces-first-woman-to-serve-as-president-in-its-200-year-history.html |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> She pursued further education at ], where she obtained a M.B.A. in |
Mary H. Van Brunt earned a B.A. degree in economics from ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sharp |first=John |date=2022-10-12 |title=Alabama college announces first woman to serve as president in its 200-year history |url=https://www.al.com/news/2022/10/alabama-college-announces-first-woman-to-serve-as-president-in-its-200-year-history.html |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> She pursued further education at ], where she obtained a M.B.A. in accounting.<ref name=":0" /> She completed her academic training with a Ph.D. in economics from ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=President's Office |url=https://www.shc.edu/about-spring-hill-jesuit-college/spring-hill-college-administration/presidents-office/ |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Spring Hill College |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Van Brunt has over 20 years of experience in Catholic higher education leadership.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Ali |date=2024-11-10 |title=Meet Dr. Mary Van Brunt, the first female president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama |url=https://alabamanewscenter.com/2024/11/10/meet-dr-mary-van-brunt-the-first-female-president-of-spring-hill-college-in-mobile-alabama/ |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Alabama News Center |language=en-US}}</ref> She served as the founding academic dean of the School of Business, Arts, and Media at ], where she worked for nearly 17 |
Van Brunt has over 20 years of experience in Catholic higher education leadership.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nolan |first=Ali |date=2024-11-10 |title=Meet Dr. Mary Van Brunt, the first female president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama |url=https://alabamanewscenter.com/2024/11/10/meet-dr-mary-van-brunt-the-first-female-president-of-spring-hill-college-in-mobile-alabama/ |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Alabama News Center |language=en-US}}</ref> She served as the founding academic dean of the School of Business, Arts, and Media at ], where she worked for nearly 17 years.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> During her tenure, she was also an economics professor and received awards such as the ] (NCES)/AEFA New Scholar Dissertation Award, the Warren York Fellowship, and the Charles R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
| In addition to her academic roles, Van Brunt has worked in the banking, securities, and pharmaceutical industries for 12 |
In addition to her academic roles, Van Brunt has worked in the banking, securities, and pharmaceutical industries for 12 years. She held leadership positions at ], including provost and vice president for academic affairs.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> On January 1, 2023, Van Brunt became the 39th president of ], marking the first time a woman held this position in the institution’s 192-year history.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> She succeeded ].<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| Van Brunt's responsibilities have included ], program development, fundraising, and ] |
Van Brunt's responsibilities have included ], program development, fundraising, and ] initiatives.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> She is also a published author, consultant, certified global business professional, and a former ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:01, 4 January 2025
American economist and academic administrator| Mary H. Van Brunt | |
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| 39th president of Spring Hill College | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | E. Joseph Lee II |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Ursinus College Saint Joseph's University Lehigh University |
Mary H. Van Brunt is an American economist and academic administrator. She has served as the 39th president of Spring Hill College since January 1, 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the institution's 192-year history.
Early life and education
Mary H. Van Brunt earned a B.A. degree in economics from Ursinus College. She pursued further education at Saint Joseph's University, where she obtained a M.B.A. in accounting. She completed her academic training with a Ph.D. in economics from Lehigh University.
Career
Van Brunt has over 20 years of experience in Catholic higher education leadership. She served as the founding academic dean of the School of Business, Arts, and Media at Cabrini University, where she worked for nearly 17 years. During her tenure, she was also an economics professor and received awards such as the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)/AEFA New Scholar Dissertation Award, the Warren York Fellowship, and the Charles R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching.
In addition to her academic roles, Van Brunt has worked in the banking, securities, and pharmaceutical industries for 12 years. She held leadership positions at Gwynedd Mercy University, including provost and vice president for academic affairs. On January 1, 2023, Van Brunt became the 39th president of Spring Hill College, marking the first time a woman held this position in the institution’s 192-year history. She succeeded E. Joseph Lee II.
Van Brunt's responsibilities have included strategic planning, program development, fundraising, and team-building initiatives. She is also a published author, consultant, certified global business professional, and a former certified management accountant.
References
- ^ Sharp, John (2022-10-12). "Alabama college announces first woman to serve as president in its 200-year history". AL.com. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "President's Office". Spring Hill College. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- Nolan, Ali (2024-11-10). "Meet Dr. Mary Van Brunt, the first female president of Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama". Alabama News Center. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- Living people
- Ursinus College alumni
- Saint Joseph's University alumni
- Lehigh University alumni
- Cabrini University faculty
- Gwynedd Mercy University faculty
- Spring Hill College faculty
- American women accountants
- 21st-century American economists
- 21st-century American women scientists
- American women economists
- American women academic administrators
- Women heads of universities and colleges
- Presidents of Jesuit universities and colleges in the United States