Architectural academia was featured prominently in our 2023 news coverage, particularly in new leadership appointments. Notably, the year highlighted a significant increase in female leadership within academia, with Archinect covering the appointment of 14 women to key roles, such as deans.
Professor Yingling Fan is the Humphrey School's new Associate Dean for Faculty. Photo: Bruce SilcoxThe Humphrey School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Yingling Fan, PhD, as the School's new associate dean for faculty, effective August 28. She succeeds Professor Abimbola Asojo, who is leaving the University to become dean of Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning. As associate dean, Fan will be part of the School’s leadership team, playing a crucial role in setting faculty recruitment and retention strategies, contributing to the strategic direction of the School, and representing the School within the University of Minnesota community. "Dr. Fan brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to this pivotal role, and we are confident that she will make significant contributions to our School," said Dean Nisha Botchwey. "Her visionary leadership will undoubtedly enhance our academic pursuits and
Morgan State University s School of Architecture and Planning has announced the appointment of Dr. Abimbola O. Asojo as the school s new dean. Dr. Asojo is the second dean in the school s history following the tenure of former dean Mary Anne Akers, the school s founding dean who held the position.
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