ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY

Mary Ellen Wells has been named Alvernia University’s new provost and chief academic officer. Wells, who most recently served as associate provost, will oversee the university’s academic enterprise, career development, educational technology, registrar, library and several other important administrative areas.

Mary Ellen Wells (Courtesy Alvernia University)Mary Ellen Wells (Courtesy Alvernia University)

She replaces Leamor Kahanov, who will become the new president of Notre Dame de Namur University in California following a three-year term at Alvernia that included the creation of the Apprenticeship to Degree Program and a significant expansion of the university’s fully online programs.

An attorney and faculty member for more than 20 years, Wells has served the university in a variety of leadership roles, including president of the faculty council, chair of the business department, and interim provost. Over the past three years, she has worked closely with the academic leadership team and broader University community in support of institutional priorities, academic operations, and strategic initiatives.

Caroline Fitzpatrick, will assume Wells’ role as associate provost. With 30 years of experience in higher education at Alvernia across faculty, administrative, and leadership roles, Fitzpatrick brings a deep understanding of institutional culture, a strong commitment to shared governance, and a record of leadership in online education, open education, policy development, and research compliance.

MID PENN BANK

Daniel Devine has joined Mid Penn Bank as senior vice president and senior cash management operations and product manager. Based in Harrisburg at the bank’s administrative office, Devine will lead operations for the bank’s cash management team and support product initiatives. He will report directly to Chief Operating Officer Dana Stewart.

Daniel Devine (Courtesy Mid Penn Bank)Daniel Devine (Courtesy Mid Penn Bank)

Devine brings more than 20 years of experience in cash management, payment operations and process modernization. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and head of payment strategy and innovation at Customers Bank, where he led efforts to modernize payment systems and support the launch of new payment offerings while improving day-to-day operations. He previously held leadership roles at Silvergate Bank and Santander Bank, where he oversaw payment operations and supported improvements that helped streamline workflows and reduce exceptions.

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