Marquette University: Jesuit higher education leader Dr. Debbie Tahmassebi named next Marquette University provost

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Debbie Tahmassebi (“tah-MAHS-a-bee”), provost at Westminster University, has been named the next provost at Marquette University, President Kimo Ah Yun announced today. The long-time Jesuit higher education leader, who was identified through a rigorous national search, will begin in the role March 1, 2026. Acting Provost Sarah Feldner will return to her role as dean of the Diederic...