Hood College Appoints Paige Eager as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hood College has announced the appointment of Paige Eager, Ph.D., as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Eager, who has served as interim provost since July 2024, will assume the role permanently.

In this role, Eager will oversee Hood’s academic programs and departments, faculty affairs and key academic support units, working closely with faculty and administrators to advance the College’s mission and support student success. As provost, she will guide strategic academic initiatives, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and continue fostering an engaging and rigorous learning environment for Hood students.

"I am deeply honored to serve Hood College in this capacity.” – Paige Eager, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs

Eager has been a member of the Hood College community for more than two decades. A professor of political science, she previously served as chair of the Department of Political Science, director of the Global Studies program and dean of the faculty. Her leadership has helped shape academic programs and support innovative learning opportunities across the College.

“I am deeply honored to serve Hood College in this capacity,” said Eager. “Hood’s faculty and staff are dedicated educators and scholars who care deeply about our students and their success. I look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen the College’s academic programs and create meaningful opportunities for students to learn, grow and prepare for their futures.”

“Dr. Eager is a thoughtful leader, an accomplished scholar and a passionate advocate for academic excellence,” said Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., president of Hood College. “Her collaborative approach and deep understanding of Hood’s academic community will be invaluable as we continue building on the College’s mission of empowering students to meet today’s challenges with heart, mind and hands.”

As provost, Eager will work with leadership across Hood’s academic departments and student support areas to ensure the continued strength of the College’s undergraduate and graduate programs while advancing initiatives that support student achievement and institutional growth.

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