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As The Ohio State University continues to focus on our academic excellence strategy, I am pleased to share that Ayanna Howard, dean of the College of Engineering, has been reappointed to a five-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, pending Board of Trustees approval.Throughout Dean Howard’s tenure, the College of Engineering has significantly improved its financial position wh...

As The Ohio State University continues to focus on our academic excellence strategy, I am pleased to share that Carroll Ann Trotman, dean of the College of Dentistry, has been reappointed to a five-year term, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, pending Board of Trustees approval.Dean Trotman’s leadership of the College of Dentistry has resulted in several improvements that have helped ...

I am pleased to share that we have launched a national search for the next vice provost for strategic enrollment management, following the recent departure of James Orr. A search advisory committee is being co-chaired by Trevor Brown, senior vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and Melissa Shivers, senior vice president for student...

I am pleased to share that Erik Porfeli will serve as interim dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) beginning Jan. 1, 2026, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.Dr. Porfeli currently serves as professor and chair of the college’s Department of Human Sciences. He will assume his new role after Dean Don Pope-Davis steps down at the end of the calendar year, following mo...