The 10 Deans Transforming Information Science & Digital Innovation, 2026
At the University of Arizona College of Information Science, the hallways carry the hum of a field still defining its own borders, part library science, part cybersecurity
SUNY Oswego’s Dr. Laura Spenceley: Building Bridges from Classroom to Career
Dr. Laura Spenceley did not set out to become a dean of SUNY Oswego, which has been a leader in education since 1861. She set out, as a young woman, to work in the intersection of two callings that rarely
Dr. Patrick Nelson: Boarding the High-Speed Train of Academic Evolution
Southfield, Michigan, sits on the edge of Detroit, a geographic epicenter that understands industrial revolutions intimately. For a century, this region was defined by the tangible power of the assembly line. Today, the defining machinery of our age is invisible.
Dr. Neslihan Alp: Engineering Leadership with a Global Lens
Universities that leave a mark on their students are often shaped by leaders who understand both systems and people. At the Oregon Institute of Technology, that perspective is reflected in the work ofDr. Neslihan Alp, Dean of the College of
Karinna M. Vernaza: Leadership Shaped by Engineering, Service, and Purpose
Modern universities ask more of their leaders than ever before. They must understand industry, care about students, manage complex organizations, and still see the human stories behind every decision. Engineering schools, in particular, need leaders who respect technical rigor while