罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良 Names New Dean of 音乐与传媒学院

罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良 has appointed Sheryl Kennedy Haydel, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the 音乐与传媒学院. 

Haydel, a 新奥尔良 native with nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, 新闻, and 公共关系 officially assumes the role after serving as the college’s interim dean since last summer. 

“I’ve been very pleased with the work, vision, and positive leadership Dr. Haydel has provided for the College of Media and Music as interim dean,” said Loyola President Xavier Cole. “的 search for a permanent leader affirmed her strengths and identified her as the right person for this job. She is a forward-thinking and innovative leader who has been very present and supportive of the College 教师 and students. Under her continued guidance, the College is poised for even more great things.”

Haydel came to Loyola in 2021 as an associate professor and director of the School of Communication and Design. 在这个角色中, she supported the School’s students, 教师, 工作人员, and community programs and provided vision and leadership for the advertising, 设计, 数字电影制作, 新闻, 公共关系, and visual communications programs. She was appointed interim dean in July 2023. 

“Dr. Haydel has engaged in the critical strategic work to build a culture that is inclusive, 追求卓越, and differentiates the 音乐与传媒学院 as a world-renowned school,”他说。. Justin Daffron, Loyola’s interim Provost. “Her values-driven leadership style means she has a tremendous ability to lift up the talents of each person in a way that empowers them to contribute to building a community of meaning and purpose.” 

Haydel’s academic career includes successful appointments at Louisiana State University, 迪拉德大学, and Xavier University of Louisiana. 在进入学术界之前, Haydel was a reporter and a 公共关系 and communications professional. 

“的 音乐与传媒学院 is a jewel not just for Loyola, but for 新奥尔良 and our entire region,海德尔说. “We prepare students to make a transformational impact on the world through creative professions, and I will ensure that our storied College continues to grow and inspire in a way that honors Loyola’s mission to pursue truth, 美德, and wisdom as we work toward a more just world. I’m thrilled to assume this role and for the infinite possibilities ahead for the 音乐与传媒学院.”

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关于 罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良
罗耀拉大学 新奥尔良 is a Catholic, 耶稣会大学, located in the heart of the picturesque Uptown neighborhood in 新奥尔良. 一百多年了, Loyola has helped shape the lives of our students, as well as the history of our city and the world, through educating men and women in the Jesuit traditions of academic excellence and service to others. 我们有50多名员工,000 living graduates serve as catalysts for change in their communities around the world as they exemplify the comprehensive, values-laden education they received at Loyola.

关于 the 音乐与传媒学院
的 音乐与传媒学院 is comprised of two schools: the School of Music and 的atre Professions and the School of Communication and Design. Students who choose to study in the college prepare for careers in music, 剧院, 音乐产业, 设计, 美术, 电影制作, 策略, 大众媒体, 和更多的.