Dr. Kevin Hughes appointed dean at MVNU

MOUNT VERNON - Dr. Kevin Hughes was recently appointed Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU).

Dr. Ron Bolender, current Dean of the School of GPS, has announced his intention to retire from MVNU effective Aug. 31.

Bolender is completing a 33-year career with MVNU, that includes implementing several successful initiatives, the latest involving implementing new processes and programs for GPS.

Hughes graduated from MVNU in 1987 and has served as an employee at his alma mater since 1988. His first job at MVNU was as an admissions counselor. In 1993 he became the assistant director of student financial planning.

In 1995, Hughes joined the team that opened the first ever off-site location for MVNU at Polaris Parkway in Columbus.

He served as the coordinator of financial planning for what was then called the Executive Center for Lifelong Learning Bachelor of Business Administration program.