Bio
Mary Muchane serves as the inaugural Assistant Provost for Faculty Development. As the assistant provost for faculty development, Muchane works closely with Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Stacie Petter to enhance faculty development initiatives, promote research excellence, and foster an environment where faculty can thrive academically and professionally at all career stages.
Muchane joined Wake Forest from Davidson College, where she served as the assistant dean for research development and director of sponsored programs. Muchane brought a wealth of experience and a strong background in research development and faculty support. With a Ph.D. in geological sciences from Duke University and a postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, she has a robust academic and professional portfolio. At Davidson College, Muchane was instrumental in fostering collaborations across academic disciplines and institutions, supporting faculty in securing significant grants and enhancing the institution’s research infrastructure.