President Daniel Pullin announced that Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of President at the University of Tampa beginning June 1, 2024. Provost Dahlberg notably became TCU’s first female provost in March 2019 and steered significant improvements in academic excellence, operational sustainability, and campus culture, including the development and diversification of a dean’s team and leadership council that has brought about significant outcomes for the university.
During her tenure, Provost Dahlberg guided the Office of Research to more than double the amount of external research expenditures to over $16 million; and enhanced academic advising, tutoring, and centralized accommodated testing to enhance student support. She oversaw the successful startup and full accreditation of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU, including its first graduating class, the 100 percent placement of all students, and the securing of a $50 million naming gift. She played a key leadership role on the Campus Readiness Task Force that guided classroom instruction during the pandemic to maintain academic progression as safely as possible.
President Pullin named Floyd L. Wormley, Jr., Ph.D., currently Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, to serve as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, beginning January 1, 2024. He will coordinate efforts with Provost Dahlberg over the next few months during this transition period.