James W. Dean Jr.

James W. Dean Jr.
Alma mater Catholic University of America
Carnegie Mellon University
Occupation Academic administrator
Known for President of the University of New Hampshire
Title 20th president of the University of New Hampshire

James W. Dean Jr. is an American academic administrator. He is became the 20th president of the University of New Hampshire on June 30, 2018.

Early life

Dean graduated from the Catholic University of America, where he earned a bachelor's degree.[1] He subsequently earned a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University.[1]

Career

Dean is a professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan–Flagler Business School, and served as the school's dean from 2008 from 2013.[1] He was also UNC's executive vice chancellor and provost.[2]

Dean succeeded Mark Huddleston as the 20th president of the University of New Hampshire on June 30, 2018.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "James W. Dean Jr". Kenan-Flager Business School. UNC. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Hammond, Ruth; Piper, Julia; Prest, M. J. (April 13, 2018). "Transitions: U. of New Hampshire Finds a New Leader, Former College Chief Will Direct Africa Effort". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  3. ↑ Haas, Kimberley (April 4, 2018). "UNC provost James W. Dean Jr. is named 20th president of UNH". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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