Dianne Lynch
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Dianne Lynch
| term_start = June 2, 2009
| office = 24th President of Stephens College
| predecessor = Wendy B. Libby
| education = University of Wisconsin–Madison
McGill University
| birth_date = {{circa|1956}}
}}
Dianne Lynch (born {{Circa|1956}}) is an American academic administrator serving as the 24th president of Stephens College since 2009. She was dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College from 2004 to 2009.
Life
Lynch was born {{Circa|1956}}.{{Cite web |last=Slavit |first=Mark |date=2024-04-23 |title=Stephens College President Dianne Lynch plans to retire in May 2025 |url=https://krcgtv.com/news/local/stephens-college-president-dianne-lynch-plans-to-retire-in-may-2025 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=KRCG |language=en}} She studied feminist history in journalism, earning a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1979.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Linden |date=2009-04-21 |title=Stephens College names Ithaca dean Dianne Lynch its next president |url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/stephens-college-names-ithaca-dean-dianne-lynch-its-next-president/article_ffe5dd1f-6be3-5380-8fa3-ce73c81ed8ef.html |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Columbia Missourian |language=en}} Lynch completed a Ph.D. in art history and communications at McGill University. Her dissertation focused on feminist theory and social identity development.
Lynch chaired the journalism department at Saint Michael's College. In 2004, she became dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. On June 2, 2009, she became the 24th president of Stephens College, succeeding Wendy B. Libby. In May 2024, she announced her intent to retire in May 2025.
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