JSU’s provost and senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs, Evelyn J. Leggette, has announced a change of leadership in the School of Public Health.
Dr. Mohammad Shahbazi, a tenured professor, has been named interim dean of the School of Public Health. Shahbazi has served previously as associate dean and chair in the College of Public Service. Shahbazi will succeed Dr. Dorothy Browne, who will join the Division of Research and Federal Relations as a research development officer. Shahbazi has served Jackson State University for 16 years.
Professor Shahbazi has credentials in higher education with degrees in cultural anthropology, computer education and public health. His experiences include a solid record of publications, presentations and professional services on the local, state, national and international levels. He holds membership in several professional organizations.
“I am looking forward to working closely with Dr. Shahbazi in his expanded role,” Leggette said. “We are grateful to Dr. Dorothy Browne for her contributions to the School of Public Health. The university will continue to build upon her work.”