Congratulations to IPR affiliates who received tenure and promotions

July 22, 2026

Congratulations to IPR affiliates who received tenure and promotions

The Institute for Population Research (IPR) is proud to announce that several IPR affiliates have been awarded tenure and promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the university and broader community.

These promotions reflect the dedication and achievements of faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in their respective disciplines and a strong commitment to student success. IPR congratulates our affiliates on this significant career milestone and thanks them for the many ways they enrich our campus community.

Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor

The following faculty members have been granted tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor.
 

Portraits of Gia Barboza-Salerno, Joyce Lee, Smitha Rao, and Parvati Singh

Pictured above left to right:

  • Gia Barboza-Salerno, College of Public Health
  • Joyce Lee, College of Social Work
  • Smitha Rao, College of Social Work
  • Parvati Singh, College of Public Health

Promoted to Full Professor

The following faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor.

Portraits of Meta Brown, Wendy Yi Xu, and Susan Yoon

Pictured above left to right:

  • Meta Brown, Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Wendy Yi Xu, College of Public Health
  • Susan Yoon, College of Social Work

As these faculty members continue to advance their work, IPR looks forward to the many ways they will contribute to population research, the success of students, and the continued growth of academic programs in the years ahead.

Please join us in congratulating these distinguished faculty members on their well-earned achievements.