Monday, July 3, 2023

Dr. Muna is promoted to Full Professor


Dr. Grace Muna, our analytical chemist, has had a remarkable year - and it is only half over. She got a break from teaching in the spring, which we call a sabbatical, to dedicate time to her research which was performed at Dr. Matthew Champion's biochemistry lab at the University of Notre Dame. The fruits of this labor are already ripening as the skills she gained there are being passed on to her summer research students here on our campus. During this time she also received her dues for past research efforts with two articles published in peer-reviewed journals (see #1 and #2). However, the most exciting event this year for Muna is that she was promoted to [Full] Professor, which is the final academic rank (after the entry level Assistant Professor and intermediate Associate Professor ranks). Congratulations, Dr. Muna, for all the achievements you have received this year! You can learn more about Muna in the article below from our campus newspaper, The Preface.

Dr. Grace Muna on her research and her chemistry journey – The Official Student Newspaper of Indiana University South Bend (iusbpreface.net)

Saturday, July 1, 2023

Professor Feighery returns with award


Professor Bill Feighery, our inorganic chemist, has at last returned to the department full-time. He has been serving part-time in administration as assistant dean since 2017 which, unfortunately, for us, limited his involvement in department affairs. However, the administrative need was great and Feighery served the College of Liberal Arts and Science extremely well to earn him one of the campus's Top 25 Titan awards for demonstrating consistent stellar performance and going above and beyond normal responsibilities. We are super excited to have him back with us, but also sad to see his expertise leave the Dean's Office. Fortunately, the scientific mind will still be present there with previous Organic Chemist, Professor Doug McMillen, serving as Interim Dean and Physics Professor Henry Scott taking Feighery's place as assistant dean. You've got to love scientists!