Marsha Howell Adams, Ph.D, RN, CNE, ANEF, a nationally recognized leader in the nursing field has been named dean of the UAH College of Nursing. She assumes her duties on Monday, July 14. Adams, is currently senior associate dean of academic programs and professor at The University of Alabama (UA) Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marsha Adams as Dean of the College of Nursing at UAH, " said Dr. Christine Curtis, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. "Dr. Adams has numerous distinctions and achievements and brings a wealth of experience in leadership and administration, research, scholarship, and teaching. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Adams as the new dean of the College of Nursing at UAH."