Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown named Chief of Staff

Union Institute & University has named Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown as Chief of Staff for the President’s Office. Ms. Brown will continue in her role as Special Assistant to the President for Community Engagement.

As Chief of Staff, Ms. Brown will manage daily university system communications and government relations for the Office of the President. She also provides oversight and coordination of key working groups focused on presidential priorities. The Chief of Staff position includes membership on the President’s Cabinet.

“Ms. Brown brings an extensive background in executive and administrative operations. Her strong communication skills and commitment to Union’s values in social justice make her the perfect addition to the team,” Dr. Karen Schuster Webb, President of Union Institute & University, said.

Ms. Brown is a two-time Union alumna with a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree and a Ph.D. candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Educational Studies.

“I am thrilled to join my alma mater in such an exciting role. I look forward to being part of Union’s continued role as a leader in adult education,” Ms. Brown said.

Prior to joining UI&U, Ms. Brown served as a District Administrator. She gained extensive experience in administrative operations, also holding positions as Director of Community Engagement and Executive Director of Student and Academic Affairs. Ms. Brown also served as the interface with District Superintendents and Executive Leadership.

Ms. Brown earned her bachelor’s degree from Central State University and Nursing degree from Spaulding University.

About Union Institute & University

Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University is a pioneer in educating adults through distance learning. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Union Institute & University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates designed for adults seeking to make a difference in their own lives and within their communities. The university offers specialized online and low residency degree programs with high-touch faculty attention, designed for students regardless of where they live and work. Union's flexible delivery models emphasize relevant and transformative coursework taught by a national faculty of scholar-practitioners. Union graduates ­­ — including two dozen college presidents, in addition to other leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, members of the United States Congress, and the first female prime minister of Jamaica — promote Union's legacy of utilizing education to transform lives and communities. To learn more about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1-800-861-6400.