Cheryl L. Nixon is the 10th president of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. She is the first woman to serve in this role.[1] Nixon most recently served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Fort Lewis College, and Associate Provost at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has a B.A. degree in English and Political Science from Tufts University and a M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Harvard University.[2]

Cheryl Nixon
10th President of Berea College
In office
July 1, 2023 – Present
Preceded byLyle Roelofs
Personal details
Alma materTufts University (BA)
Harvard University (MA, PhD)

References edit

  1. ^ "Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon". Berea College. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Kyaw, Arrman (2022-11-14). "Dr. Cheryl L. Nixon Appointed First Woman President of Berea College". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Retrieved 2023-12-26.