New director for Multicultural Family Center in Dubuque

The Multicultural Family Center in Dubuque has named a new director.

Farris Muhammad will begin begin his new position in late February. He will be in charge of leadership of the center.

“Farris is passionate about diversity, student engagement, and community.  He brings to Dubuque his education, research, and work experience which includes working with children and families in the areas of personal resiliency, reducing isolation, and giving voice and exposure to the marginalized.  This background will serve him well as the Multicultural Family Center director,” said leisure service manager, Marie Ware. 

Muhammad previously owned and operated Reciprocal Tutoring Service, has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, a master’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Georgia in Athens.