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Former dean Airini to succeed Fairbairn as TRU president

Summary by CFJC Today Kamloops

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University has chosen a familiar face at its new president and vice-chancellor. Dr. Airini, a former dean of the TRU Faculty of Education and Social Work, becomes the school’s fifth president. She is currently provost and vice-president academic at the University of Saskatchewan. In a news release issued Wednesday (April 2), TRU describes Airini as an “internationally respected education researcher” whose research “has…

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Education News Canada

Thompson Rivers University - Dr. Airini appointed as TRU's next president and vice-chancellor

Thompson Rivers University has named Dr. Airini, an internationally recognized researcher, teacher, and leader in higher education, as its next President and Vice-Chancellor. Her five-year term begins. . .

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Radio NL - Kamloops News

Former Faculty of Education dean returning to TRU as new President

Thompson Rivers University has named Dr. Airini, an internationally recognized researcher, as its next president and vice-chancellor. Her five-year term begins July 1st. Dr. Airini is presently the provost and vice-president Academic at the University of Saskatchewan. In a release, TRU says she is known for her work on student success, equity and education systems reform. Dr. Airini had also previously served as dean of TRU’s Faculty of Educatio…

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CFJC Today Kamloops

Former dean Airini to succeed Fairbairn as TRU president

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infotel.ca

New Zealander returns to Kamloops to lead Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University has hired its next president, signing on its former head of education and social work. Dr. Airini (who goes by one name) brings a breadth of international experience researching, teaching and advising government policy. A TRU hiring committee unanimously chose her after nearly a year of fielding candidates. Her five-year term as president and vice-chancellor starts July 1, succeeding Brett Fairbairn who is retiring. …

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KamloopsBCNow

Internationally recognized researcher, teacher named as TRU's new president

Thompson Rivers University’s news president and vice-chancellor has been named. On July 1, Dr. Airini’s five-year term will begin. Airini is currently the provost and vice-president of Academic at the University of Saskatchewan, a news release from the university said. She also served as dean of TRU’s faculty of Education and Social Work from 2014-2021. “Returning to TRU is both an honour and a responsibility. It’s an enormous privilege to take …

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Grice Connect

Georgia Southern selects experienced academic leader Avinandan Mukherjee, Ph.D., as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Avinandan (Avi) Mukherjee, Ph.D., a seasoned academic leader with global experience, has been appointed as the next provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Georgia Southern University.

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