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Linda M. LeMura

Linda M. LeMura (born April 25, 1960) is an American scientist and academic who is the current and 14th President of Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., the youngest of the 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. She is the first female layperson to be named the president of a Jesuit institution of higher education in the world.[1][2]

Linda M. LeMura
14th President of Le Moyne College
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1, 2014
Preceded byFred P. Pestello
Personal details
Born (1960-04-25) April 25, 1960 (age 64)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
SpouseLawrence Tanner
EducationNiagara University (BS)
Syracuse University (MS, PhD)

Prior to being appointed president in 2014, LeMura served Le Moyne as the provost and vice president for academic affairs from 2007 to 2014 and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 2003 to 2007. Previously, she was professor, research scientist, and graduate program director of the Departments of Biology and Allied Health Sciences and Exercise Physiology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.[3]

Early life and education

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LeMura grew up in Syracuse, New York, as one of six siblings of Italian immigrant parents.[4] She graduated from Bishop Grimes High School in Syracuse where she was a three-sport athlete and an honors student. A first-generation college student, LeMura received a Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, from Niagara University with majors in biology and education. In subsequent study at Syracuse University, she received an M.S. in 1983 and a Ph.D. in 1987 in applied physiology.[5]

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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LeMura was at Bloomsburg University from 1987 to 2003. LeMura was a professor and a research scientist in the departments of Biology and Health Sciences and Exercise Physiology. She served as Graduate Program Director and Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research interests include pediatric obesity, pediatric applied physiology, and lipid and energy metabolism. She is the author or co-author of over 30 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, a book review, 26 grant proposals, and two books. She has been a research consultant for the U.S. and the Italian Olympic Committees.

Le Moyne College

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As Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Le Moyne from 2007 to 2014, LeMura played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Madden School of Business and the revision of the College's Core Curriculum. She was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2003.

LeMura is the current president of Le Moyne College, appointed unanimously by the College's Board of Trustees to that position, effective July 1, 2014.[6] In December 2021, Le Moyne's Board of Trustees approved a four-year extension for LeMura, extending her contract through June 30, 2026.[7] During her presidency, Le Moyne has achieved record-breaking fundraising and enrollment goals. The College completed the $100 million Always Forward campaign, the largest campaign in the College's 75-year history, ahead of schedule in February 2021.[8] She has also overseen seven years of the largest class enrollments at the College.

During her tenure, the College completed the renovation of the Coyne Science Center and received naming gifts for the Purcell School of Professional Studies and the McNeil Risk Management and Insurance Institute.[9][10][11] New programs developed during this period include the College's first doctoral program, an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership; master's programs in Occupational Therapy and Family Nurse Practitioner, and a major in Cybersecurity.[12][13][14][15] The College will be expanding the risk management and insurance program to both a major and a minor in this field. The Noreen Reale Falcone Library renovation, designed by Holt Architects, received a “Citation of Design” award from the CNY AIA Chapter.[16] The Science Center Addition, completed in 2012 and designed by Ashley McGraw, is a testament to green design and is LEED Certified at the Gold Level.[17]

A hallmark of LeMura's time as president and provost is the development of collaborative partnerships with other universities, many of which allow students to complete both a bachelor's and an advanced degree in a shortened time period.[18]

In 2022, LeMura was appointed Co-Chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, on which she has served since 2015. The purpose of the Council is to promote the economic development of New York State and its communities, to encourage sound practices in the conduct of regional and statewide development programs, and to develop education programs that enhance the professional development skills of its members.[19]

Honors and affiliations

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In addition to her role as college president, LeMura is involved in a number of local, national, and international education and civic organizations and has received numerous awards for her leadership and community engagement.[20]

LeMura is on the boards of the Council of Independent Colleges and Universities, the College of the Holy Cross, and the Board of Directors of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, where she serves on both the Executive Committee and the Mission and Identity Advisory Committee.[21][22][23] She also serves on the Board of the International Association of Jesuit Universities, where she was a founding delegate, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.[24][25] In 2021, she will become Chair of the NE10 Athletic Conference.

LeMura is deeply committed to the growth and revitalization of Syracuse and the Central New York region. Local leadership includes service on the boards of the Regional Economic Development Council in Central New York, CenterState CEO, Syracuse 2020, and Syracuse Surge.[26][27][28] LeMura previously served on the boards of Syracuse Symphony, the Everson Museum and the Syracuse International Film Festival. In 2017, she was named one of several key members of the transition team for newly-elected Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh.[29]

In 2019, LeMura received the Syracuse Key4Women Achieve Award, and the AT&T CNY Women in STEM, Partners for Education and Business, Inc.[30][31] In 2017, she was named Citizen of the Year by Temple Adath Yeshurun, Syracuse, N.Y.; received the Bishop's Award from the Diocese of Syracuse Catholic Charities; and received the Ensuring Our Future Award from Cristo Rey New York High School.[32][33][34] In 2016, Le Moyne College was named Non-profit Business of the Year by Centerstate CEO and LeMura was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the New York State Senate.[35][36]

She is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Personal life

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LeMura is married to Lawrence Tanner, a professor of environmental systems science at Le Moyne College. They have one daughter.[37]

References

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  4. ^ Kirst, Sean (27 July 2014). "Elaborate new residence? Linda LeMura says no thanks. Le Moyne's new president stays in the city". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  5. ^ Linhorst, Stan (16 May 2017). "Linda LeMura on leadership: Cultivate curiosity, be intellectually nimble, know your weaknesses". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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  12. ^ "Doctorate in Executive Leadership (Ed.D.)". Le Moyne College. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Occupational Therapy: Master of Science Graduate Degree". Le Moyne College. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Nursing: Master of Science Degrees". Le Moyne College. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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  28. ^ Baker, Chris (17 January 2019). "Walsh outlines Syracuse Surge: The 'biggest economic growth' plan in city history". Syracuse.com.
  29. ^ Lohmann, Patrick (23 November 2017). "Syracuse Mayor-elect Ben Walsh announces transition team". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  30. ^ "Spotlight - Dr. Linda LeMura on Leaving a Legacy". KeyBank. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  31. ^ "Upstate chair and program director receives AT&T CNY Women in STEM Award". Upstate Medical University. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  32. ^ "Temple Adath Yeshurun Citizen of the Year Dinner 2017" (PDF). 2017 COY Program. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  33. ^ Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (26 April 2017). "Community leaders to be honored by Catholic Charities at annual House of Providence Dinner". The Catholic Sun. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  34. ^ "College Receives "Ensuring Our Future" Award from Cristo Rey New York High School". Le Moyne College. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  35. ^ CenterState CEO (6 April 2016). "Le Moyne College: 2016 Business of the Year, Nonprofit". YouTube. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  36. ^ Valesky, David J. (11 May 2016). "Senator Valesky Names Dr. Linda LeMura New York State Senate Woman of Distinction". The New York State Senate. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  37. ^ Tobin, Dave (4 April 2014). "What kept Le Moyne College's president-elect, Linda LeMura, from leaving? (video)". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
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