WALTHAM, Mass. – Brandeis University has announced that Temple fencing alum Jennie (Dhondt) Salmon ('95) has been named as the University's newest men's and women's head fencing coach. Salmon succeeds Bill Shipman, who retired this summer after 37 years as coach of the Judges. She will start at Brandeis on August 6.
"Jennie is an excellent coach and has always had a strong work ethic, both as an All-American Fencer for Temple and as a coach," said Temple's Dr. Nikki Franke. "Her commitment and dedication to her students' skill development and well-being is outstanding. Her love of fencing shows in everything she does and I know she will be an asset to the Brandeis fencing program.