April Ursula Fox, Ph.D. (Education) presented and led a fishbowl session with colleagues at the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) 2026 Annual Meeting, held Oct. 10–14 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The session explored how pursuing or earning a Ph.D. influences research administrators’ careers and contributes to the advancement of the profession and the field. She was also recognized as a new SRAI speaker, joining an international community of presenters sharing expertise in research management and administration.
The discussion launched a research initiative that will continue in pursuit of supporting career advancement degrees for research administrators. Research administrators who hold or are pursuing a Ph.D. are invited to contact Fox to participate.
