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Case �鶹ӳ�� President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward have announced that Ronald Hickman (CWR ’00; NUR ’06, ’13; GRS ’08, nursing), the Ruth M. Anderson Endowed Professor and associate dean for research in the Center for Research and Scholarship, will serve as the next dean of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Hickman will begin his role July 1, pending Board of Trustees approval this month.

“As a quadruple alumnus of Case �鶹ӳ��, Ron brings valuable perspective to the nursing school—not only as a nurse scientist but as a mentor and educator whose work has proven impact,” President Kaler said. “He is the ideal leader to drive our nursing school forward as we help meet our country’s demand for qualified nurses and nursing professionals.” 

Hickman’s appointment follows a nationwide search for a successor to Carol Musil (NUR ’79; GRS ’91, nursing), who . Musil—a double alumna herself—has supported Hickman throughout his career.

“I want to thank Carol for her strong leadership, including through unprecedented challenges to the nursing profession during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Provost Ward. “As we focus on the future, I’m confident Ron’s immense expertise and institutional knowledge make him the consummate choice to lead Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.”