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Faculty Tenure, Promotion and Continuing Appointment

Texas Tech University

March 10, 2025

Faculty update on promotion, tenure and continuing appointment

Nine faculty members were approved for tenure, continuing appointment and promotion by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

Congratulations to Shannon Bichard, Ph.D., Amy Heuman, Ph.D., and Miglena Sternadori, Ph.D., on their promotion to full professor. Shan Xu, Ph.D., was promoted to associate professor, and five faculty members were promoted to senior lecturer including James Doran, Kelsey Moore, Katie Schoonover, Christa Ward and Cyndie Buckle. All were approved by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents last week.

Shannon Bichard, Ph.D.

Shannon Bichard, Ph.D., in the Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy was promoted from associate to full professor.

Amy Heuman, Ph.D.

Amy Heuman, Ph.D., in the Department of Communication Studies was promoted from associate to full professor.

Miglena Sternadori, Ph.D.

Miglena Sternadori, Ph.D., in the Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries was promoted from associate to full professor.

Shan Xu, Ph.D.

Shan Xu, Ph.D., in the Department of Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management was promoted to associate professor

James Doran

James Doran in the Department of Communication Studies was awarded continuing appointment and promoted to senior lecturer.

Kelsey Breaux, Ph.D.

Kelsey Breaux, Ph.D., in the Department of Communication Studies was awarded continuing appointment and promoted to senior lecturer.

Katie Schoonover

Katie Schoonover in the Department of Communication Studies was awarded continuing appointment and promoted to senior lecturer.

Christa Ward

Christa Ward, Ph.D., in the College of Media & Communication was awarded continuing appointment and promoted to senior lecturer.

Cyndie Buckle

Cyndie Buckle in the Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy was awarded continuing appointment and promoted to senior lecturer.

 

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