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91���� Names Justin Perry, Ph.D., as New Dean of Wilkes Honors College

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91���� has named Justin Perry, Ph.D., as the new dean of the . Perry will begin his new role starting today. 

Perry brings with him broad experience in academic leadership, applied research, grant funding, development, PK-12 education, and mental health practice. 

“The Wilkes Honors College is witnessing rapid, progressive changes, from the growth of its student body to new degree tracks and expanded research partnerships with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Research,” said , provost and vice president for academic affairs at 91����. “Based on his administrative experiences and drive for success, Dr. Perry is the right leader to leverage this array of new opportunities for 91���� students and faculty.”

Perry served as dean of the School of Education, Ewing Marion Kauffman/Missouri Endowed Chair, and professor of counseling and educational psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Under his leadership at UMKC, the School of Education received a historic gift to support student scholarships, substantially grew its external research funding, and successfully received three national accreditations.

He previously served as chair and associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision, and Adult Learning at Cleveland State University, while also serving as director of the Center for Urban Education. Perry earned his Ph.D. and M.A. from Boston College; and a B.A. from Tulane University. 

“On the cusp of its 20^th anniversary, I am thrilled to be joining this remarkable community at the Wilkes Honors College” said Perry. “The natural ingredients for innovation, engagement, and cutting-edge partnerships are simply extraordinary.  I look forward to leading the college to even greater heights and being part of a very bright future at 91���� -- one that is dedicated to a world class, holistic, interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education.”

�ճ���� at 91���� is the nation’s only university-affiliated, free-standing honors college. Located in Jupiter on the John D. MacArthur Campus of 91����, this close-knit, residential, highly-selective liberal arts and sciences college offers a distinctive all-honors curriculum and is surrounded by world-renowned scientific research institutes, where undergraduates benefit from unparalleled access to research internships. In 2019, the college received the highest rating in a nationwide review of 50 public honors colleges.

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