Yvonne Villanueva-Russell, Ph,D.
Yvonne Villanueva-Russell, Ph,D.
Provost & Executive VC for Academic Affairs
Yvonne Villanueva-Russell earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She joined the faculty at Texas A&M University-Commerce and eventually held administrative roles as department head, assistant dean of the Honors College, associate dean of the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, dean of University College and founding dean of the College of Innovation and Design. During her time at A&M-Commerce, she coordinated the first-year experience and core curriculum, developed online new programs and initiatives, for adult learners, and served as PI for grants totaling $2.6 million.
Dr. Villanueva-Russell joined the University of North Carolina Asheville as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in July 2024.
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