Karen Bacon

Background

Karen Bacon was born in Brooklyn, United States.

Education

Karen Bacon earned her bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Stern College for Women and served as valedictorian of her graduating class. She earned her doctorate in microbiology from the University of California at Los Angeles and did post-doctoral research both at UCLA and at Indiana University.

Career

Karen Bacon was appointed as the first Stern College alumna to be granted a full-time appointment at Yeshiva College, where she served for two years as Assistant Professor of Biology. Dr. Bacon has been Dean of Stern College for Women since 1977, and in 2015 she was appointed Dean of the Undergraduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In this enlarged role, Karen Bacon also serves as the Dean of Yeshiva College and is working to unite the faculty on curricular initiatives, academic policies, and research collaborations.

Dr. Bacon has co-authored articles in scientific journals and books including the Journal of Bacteriology and the Journal of Ultrastructure Research.

Achievements

• Karen Bacon subsequently taught at the University of Indiana and Yeshiva College, YU’s undergraduate college for men, before assuming the deanship of Stern College in 1977, the first woman to occupy that role. Under her leadership, the college has experienced a period of remarkable growth, during which time the faculty grew, enrollment almost doubled, and academic programs, services, and facilities expanded.

Connections

Karen Bacon has married Dr. Stephen J. Bacon and has 3 children.

Spouse:

Stephen J. Bacon