July 29, 2026
Dear Colleagues, As we prepare for the departure of Dean Ayanna Howard at the end of July, I’m pleased to share that I have appointed Professor Balasubramaniam Shanker as interim dean of the College of Engineering (COE), effective Aug. 1. In addition, we will launch a national search in the weeks ahead to find the college’s next exceptional dean. Details about the search advisory committee will be...