The Next Dean of the University of Virginia School of Medicine

WilkesThe University of Virginia has announced that David S. Wilkes will be the next dean of its School of Medicine. He will begin his duties on September 15.

Dr. Wilkes has been serving as executive associate dean for research affairs at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is a board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine and has served on the faculty at Indiana University since 1992.

Dr. Wilkes holds six U.S. patents. He is the co-founder of ImmuneWorks Inc., which conducts research and develops treatments for immune-mediated lung diseases.

In accepting the appointment, Dr. Wilkes stated that “my goal is that we excel in all three areas of our mission – research, education, and patient care. I want us to be the place to be among academic medical centers.”

Dr. Wilkes is a graduate of Villanova University in Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree at Temple University in Philadelphia.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

California State University Sacramento Launches Black Honors College

Officially launching for the fall 2024 semester, the Black Honors College will support students from all backgrounds who study Black history, life, and culture by providing them with a specialized curriculum and mentoring opportunities.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

In Memoriam: Norman B. Anderson, 1955-2024

Dr. Anderson was the assistant vice president for research and academic affairs at Florida State University at the time of his death. He had an extensive career in clinical psychology, which led him to become the first African American chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association.

Georgia State University Launches Program to Support Black Women in Tech

While Black women account for roughly 29 percent of the Georgia State University undergradaute student body, they represent only 10 percent of the university's computer science majors and 18 percent of the computer information systems majors.

Featured Jobs