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Nelson, Riley named finalists in research and innovation vice chancellor search

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Announced by Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson on April 15, finalists are Jennifer Mize Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, and research associate professor in the Department of Psychology; and Mark R. Riley, associate dean for research and a professor in the College of Engineering.

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Nelson, Riley named finalists in research and innovation vice chancellor search

April 15, 2026

Announced by Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson on April 15, finalists are Jennifer Mize Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, and research associate professor in the Department of Psychology; and Mark R. Riley, associate dean for research and a professor in the College of Engineering.