Hinton named at Misericordia University

Dallas — Misericordia University has named Milford resident, Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., as associate vice president of academic affairs (AVPAA). As AVPAA, Dr. Hinton’s primary responsibilities will be to oversee the planning and assessment efforts of the university, including the implementation of the long-term strategic plan. She will also guide the four-year, liberal arts institution of higher education through the Middle States accreditation processes. Dr. Hinton first joined Misericordia University as an assistant professor of religious studies and as the coordinator of multicultural student affairs during the 2006-07 academic year. She taught undergraduate courses, while also providing mentoring and support to students of color. Dr. Hinton earned her doctoral degree in religion and religious education from Fordham University and her master’s in clinical child psychology from the University of Kansas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Williams College. Dr. Hinton and her husband, Robert Williams, live in Milford, with their children, Hallela, Hillel and Hosanna.