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Student Success in the Office of the Provost

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Announcing the New Dean of the School of Social Work

June 22, 2026Dear Colleagues,I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Kyaien O. Conner, PhD, LSW, MPH, as Dean of the School of Social Work, effective July 15, 2026, following a comprehensive national search.