Jennifer Braaten
From Ferrum College: Jennifer Braaten, the 10th president of Ferrum College and Ferrum’s first woman president, announced today her decision to retire in the summer of 2016. Sam Lionberger, chair of Ferrum’s Board of Trustees, had high praise for Braaten’s extraordinary accomplishments during her presidency. He noted that Dr. Braaten’s family was experiencing serious health issues and that she felt her obligation was to now be with family. “The College has grown in stature and reputation from her strong leadership during her tenure as President and our prayers of love and support are with her as she now enters a new phase of her life”, said Lionberger. A Search Committee is being formed at this time to seek a successor.
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