Message from the Dean: Promotions and Appointments

I am so pleased to inform you that the following appointments, promotions and change of status were approved for the School of Nursing during the March 27, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting.

Promotions

Mary Louise Affronti, associate professor in the School of Nursing to professor in the School of Nursing, effective February 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025.

Deidre K. Thornlow, assistant professor in the School of Nursing to associate professor in the School of Nursing, effective February 1, 2020 through June 20, 2023.

Appointments

Xiao Hu, professor in the School of Nursing with tenure, effective April 1, 2020.

Michelle A. Webb, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, effective March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Brandon Knettel, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Emily Funk, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, effective April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Change in Status

Nancy M. Short, associate professor in the School of Nursing to associate professor emeritus in the School of Nursing, effective July 1, 2020.

Congratulations to all!

Marion E. Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Vice-Chancellor for Nursing Affairs, School of Nursing, Duke University
Associate Vice-President for Academic Nursing, Duke University Health System