Lindsey Simon-Jones, associate professor of English, will serve as interim chancellor and chief academic officer of Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, during the transition to a regional leadership model. Penn State is streamlining its Commonwealth Campus leadership structure as several chancellors retire or leave. Megan Nagel, currently the chancellor of Penn State Greater Allegheny, will oversee Penn State’s Fayette, Greater Allegheny and New Kensington campuses, with Simon-Jones facilitating the transition at the Fayette campus. “I’m honored to be selected for the position of interim chancellor and chief academic officer at the Fayette campus,” Simon-Jones said. “I look forward to working with campus and University leaders during this transition to support academic excellence and continue our commitment to student-centered learning.” Simon-Jones has been recognized as a distinguished teacher, scholar and administrator at Penn State Fayette. She ...