Chip Edmonds D'06 has been named director of the school's annual fund.

Leigh Jay Hicks, who had served the divinity school as webmaster and instructional technologist, has accepted an instructional technology position at N.C. State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Michelle Rudolph joined the divinity school Jan. 3 as webmaster.

Laura Ling has left the Office of External Relations for a position as a patient advocate at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Kavin Rowe has accepted an invitation to join the divinity school faculty as assistant professor of New Testament, effective July 1, 2006. He will continue to serve in his visiting faculty position during the spring 2006 semester.

Thomasina Stith has accepted the staff specialist position for the Center for Reconciliation. A May 2005 graduate of the divinity school, she brings a combination of skills and experience to the Center, as well as a personal passion for the Center's mission.