Ginny Favede
Ginny R. Favede | |
|---|---|
.png) Gavede in 2019 | |
| 13th President of Wheeling University | |
| In office October 7, 2019 – 20 February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Michael P. Mihalyo, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Dianna Vargo |
| Personal details | |
| Residence(s) | Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | The Ohio State University |
| Profession | College administrator, Educator |
Ginny R. Favede is an American academic administrator who was the 13th president of Wheeling University, in Wheeling, West Virginia, serving from October 2019 to February 2024.[1][2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Originally from the Dayton, Ohio area, Favede is the youngest of ten siblings. She is married to Lee Favede, an optometrist who practices in Bridgeport after the two met while in university.[4] They have two children, Frank and Cecelia.[5]
Early career
[edit]Favede received her B.A. in Political Science from Ohio State University.
Favede served as a member of the St. Clairsville City Council and as a County Commissioner of Belmont County, Ohio.[6][4] She ran for 95th District Ohio House of Representatives in 2016.[7][8]
Career at Wheeling University
[edit]Immediately prior to her presidency, Favede was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees of Wheeling University.[9] After her appointment as president in October 2019, she oversaw the transition of Wheeling University from its former name of Wheeling Jesuit University and introduced a number of directives aimed at stabilizing the tenuous financial position of the institution.[10][11] She was suspended by the university in February 2024; the reason has not been stated publicly.[3][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Wheeling University' New Name for Former Wheeling Jesuit". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
- ^ Lynch, John (2019-10-07). "Wheeling University names Ginny Favede institution's 13th President". WTRF. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ a b Lederman, Doug (February 21, 2024). "Wheeling University suspends president immediately". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ginny Favede says God intended for her to lead Wheeling University". theintelligencer.net. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Novotney, Steve (2017-06-06). "For Ginny Favede Community Comes First". Weelunk. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Favede, Coffland reflect on terms". Barnesville Enterprise. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Staff Reports. "Belmont County Commissioner announces candidacy for Ohio House of Representatives". Times Reporter. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ "Ohio 95th District State House Results: Andy Thompson Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Seltzer, Rick (October 8, 2019). "Wheeling U Names New President, Hit With Lawsuit | Inside Higher Ed". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ Jones, Mike (March 4, 2020). "Wheeling University President Ginny Favede works to reverse enrollment decline". heraldstaronline.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ McCloskey, Scott (July 28, 2019). "Wheeling University new name of former Wheeling Jesuit University". newsandsentinel.com/. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
- ^ King, Joselyn (March 4, 2024). "Wheeling University, Diocese Still Mum on Favede Suspension". The Intelligencer. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
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