UT Tyler Appoints New Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs

TYLER — Dr. Alisa White has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of Texas at Tyler, effective June 1, President Rodney H. Mabry announced. She follows Dr. Donna Dickerson, who has served as interim provost and vice president. One of four finalists, White will come to UT Tyler after serving two years as the provost of Midwestern State University. White holds a master of science in library and information science as well as a Ph.D. in mass communication, both from the University of Tennessee. Her professional experience includes part ownership of a medium-market radio station in Tennessee and conducting market research for public relations and advertising firms in Louisiana and Georgia. She also has authored and co-authored many refereed publications.