UK College of Agriculture, Food, & Environment Has New Dean
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Citing a compelling vision for the future of the college and a national reputation for leadership, University of Kentucky (UK) Provost Christine Riordan, PhD, announced Nov. 26 that Nancy Cox, PhD, has accepted the position as dean of the UK College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment.
The appointment is subject to approval by the UK Board of Trustees at its December meeting.
Cox will replace Scott Smith, PhD, who has led the college since 2001. He plans to return to the faculty, where he has been a member of 35 years. Cox is currently associate dean of research in the college, a position she has held since 2001 when she came to UK from Mississippi State University.
Cox is widely regarded as a leader in the field, serving on several national policy boards and organizations and has close ties to both civic and agricultural leaders throughout the commonwealth, which enthusiastically supported her candidacy for dean
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