The Pittsburgh-area native, who is currently president of Marymount Manhattan College, will start Aug. 1.
Kerry Walk, president of Marymount Manhattan College, will become president of the University of the Arts on Aug. 1.One of Kerry Walk’s earliest experiences as a leader and artist can be traced to first grade.
She said she will look to build even stronger connections between the city and the university as she shapes her priorities and vision, which will be collaborative.She described herself as “a listener first and a leader second.”What do a wine writer, saxophonist, and pastor have in common? They’re working toward a Ph.D. in creativity.
The university, she said, also must look for new revenue streams and decrease dependence on tuition, currently $50,950 annually.
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