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Dr. Jane Southworth becomes the new Geography Department Chair

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Image courtesy Dr. Jane Southworth

As of today Dr. Jane Southworth will serve as the Chair of the Geography Department, as Dr. Michael Binford steps down. Dr. Southworth has previously served as Graduate Coordinator and Associate Chair and has strong connections across campus, as a member of the Land Use and Environmental Change Institute (LUECI), the Florida Climate Institute, the Water Institute, SNRE, the Center for Africa Studies and the Center for Latin American Studies. Her vision, enthusiasm, and transformational leadership make her a strong advocate for the Department, our students, and faculty. As the first woman to hold the position of Geography Department Chair, Dr. Southworth represents the changing demographics of the academy and hopes to serve as an example and an inspiration to young women who are considering careers in Geography.
Congratulations to Jane! The Department looks forward to the next three years, under her leadership.