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Office of the Provost
This year, Virginia State University searched high and low for just the right person to add to our team in the position of Provost/Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. And with the selection of Dr. W. Eric Thomas, Virginia State found a definite asset to the team. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biology from Tennessee State University and earned his doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Thomas brings to Virginia State a wealth of experience in education and the sciences, having been an instructor and administrator at various institutions including The Ohio State University, Howard University, Mississippi Valley State University and Illinois State University. He has earned numerous awards for the quality of his research and instruction in the sciences, including recognition from his alma mater, Meharry Medical College. An author, Dr. Thomas has published articles in various scientific journals. He has been an invited speaker at many different universities, including Yale University, Rutgers University and Morehouse College. He is also committed to community and professional involvement, with memberships ranging from the American Aging Association, New York Academy of Sciences, Greenwood (MS) Rotary Club, and the Normal (IL) Rotary Club. With Dr. Thomas as the new Provost/Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Virginia State University is definitely equipped to continue to strive to be the best. |
