ISL Faculty Affiliates Recognized with Promotions for Fall 2025

The Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) congratulates several of our esteemed Faculty Affiliates who have been recognized with promotions effective Fall 2025. These promotions highlight their excellence in teaching, research, and service to Florida State University and beyond.

Promoted to Professor:

• Zhe He, PhD, FIAHSI, FAMIA – School of Information
• Russell B. Clayton – School of Communication
• Juliann Cortese – School of Communication
• Patrick Merle, PhD – School of Communication
• Lori Fogus Gooding – College of Music
• Kaitlin Lansford, PhD – School of Communication Science & Disorders

Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure:

• Ravinder Nagpal, MSc, PhD – Health, Nutrition, & Food Science
• Michelle Parvatiyar, PhD – Health, Nutrition, & Food Science
• Elizabeth Brookshire Madden, PhD – School of Communication Science & Disorders

ISL is proud to celebrate these distinguished scholars whose achievements strengthen our mission to advance longevity and successful aging through cutting-edge research, education, and service.