Tag archives: provost

Praises for New Provost
By Scott Craig   |   April 11, 2023

Westmont officially installed its new provost and dean in a joyful celebration of the life, faith and career of Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu, who began her accomplished professional arc as a first-generation college student from South Central Los Angeles.  “This is a culmination of my childhood play,” she said. “When I was young, for as long […]

Denu to Be Installed as Provost, Dean
By Scott Craig   |   April 4, 2023

Dr. Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu will be officially installed as provost and dean of the faculty at Westmont on Friday, March 31, from 10:30 – 11:20 am in Murchison Gym. The event is free and open to the public.  “We look forward to coming together as a community to thank God for His faithfulness and celebrate […]

New Year With a New Provost
By Scott Craig   |   August 23, 2022

Westmont’s new provost Kim Battle-Walters Denu and her family have arrived in Santa Barbara. She began August 1 and has been getting to know faculty who are preparing for the first day of classes August 29.  “I’m thrilled to welcome her to Westmont,” says Westmont President Gayle D. Beebe. “With her 25 years of experience […]

Westmont Names New Provost
By Scott Craig   |   February 15, 2022

Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu, a stalwart of Christian higher education, takes over Westmont’s academic programs as the new provost beginning August 1. “We’re grateful to hire Kim Denu, a gifted leader, global scholar, and a recognized educator with 25 years of executive leadership experience in Christian higher education,” says President Gayle D. Beebe. “Deeply committed to […]