James Kellner has been appointed as Brown University’s inaugural Associate Provost for Corporate Engagement, starting July 1. His duties will involve enhancing relationships with industry partners to boost research funding, create internship opportunities for students, and strengthen academic-industry collaborations. Recognized for his teaching excellence, Kellner has been at Brown since 2013 and has served on multiple university committees. This new role reflects a trend among leading research universities to emphasize corporate engagement in their strategies.
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