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Dr. Harold Fields, vice president for student affairs, and the Human Resources Department are pleased to share that Shana Richardson ’06, M’19, has been appointed assistant vice president for student success, effective 6/1/24. In this capacity, she will lead the Center for Student Success and the associate dean of students & director of the Multicultural Student Center.

In addition to Shana’s experience as director of the New Buffalo Institute, Shana boasts a track record of success in previous roles supporting students, including those who are underserved. These previous roles include serving as the director of student support services at the University at Buffalo and the director of the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program at Medaille. As many of you know, Shana is a double alum of Canisius and previously served this institution as the Academic Skills Coordinator for our HEOP program.

Please join us in congratulating Shana on her appointment!

Submitted by: Mary Braun, Employment Manager, Human Resources