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  • Cathann Kress reappointed vice president and dean of CFAES

    April 27, 2026
    Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to share that I am reappointing Cathann Kress as vice president for agricultural administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Her new term will be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.Under Dean Kress’ leadership, the college has advanced in numerous important ways...

  • Search underway for next College of Optometry dean

    February 18, 2026
    Dear All, Earlier this month I shared that Dean Karla Zadnik will return to the faculty of the College of Optometry on July 1, following 12 years of transformative leadership and impact. Please join me once again in sharing our heartfelt appreciation to Dean Zadnik. She is a remarkable member of our Ohio State community, and I am looking forward to her continued contributions to her college ...

  • College of Optometry leadership transition

    February 3, 2026
    I write to share that Karla Zadnik, dean of the College of Optometry, will return to the faculty on June 30, at the conclusion of 12 years of service as dean. As she transitions back to the faculty with a special assignment for 2026-2027, Dean Zadnik will also continue to serve her college and university, including as chair of the Biomedical Sciences Institutional Review Board.Dean Zadnik has bee...

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