Messages from the Dean

Looking Ahead Together in 2026

January 15, 2026

As we begin the new year, I’ve been spending time reflecting on what a College of Arts and Sciences education is designed to do.

Fall 2025 Highlights

September 2, 2025

I want to thank you for everything you do to make the College of Arts and Sciences thrive. Across the college, we are putting our land-grant mission into action, expanding access and opportunity for students while driving research, scholarship, and creative activity that strengthens the communities we serve. 

Academic Year-End Reflections

May 27, 2025

Our mission remains clear, and our work is grounded in what matters most: a commitment to academic access and opportunity, research excellence, and opportunities for our students.

Welcome to Spring 2025!

February 5, 2025

With the spring semester in full swing, I want to take a moment to connect and share some recent highlights from across the College of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty, staff, and students continue to make great strides.

It’s fall semester at WSU!

September 10, 2024

As summer winds down and fall approaches, I am excited to connect with you—our alumni, friends, and supporters of WSU and the Arts and Sciences. With the changing season, our campuses are gearing up for a vibrant period of renewed energy—students returning for classes, faculty preparing for conferences, and new research and creative projects are in the air.

A New Chapter:
Welcome from the Interim Dean of WSU College of Arts & Sciences

June 18, 2024

On June 1, I began my two-year role as interim dean of the WSU College of Arts and Sciences. I have enjoyed getting to know many of you in my capacity as a faculty member for the past 17 years and as associate dean for research and graduate studies since 2018. I am honored to be able to serve our community in this expanded role.