Thomas A. Lewis has been appointed as the new dean of Cornell University's Graduate School, effective August 1. Provost Kavita Bala announced the five-year appointment following a vote by the Cornell Board of Trustees Executive Committee. Lewis, who previously served as the dean of Brown University's Graduate School, will also maintain a role in the College of Arts and Sciences as a professor. He aims to further advance Cornell's commitment to academic excellence and work collaboratively across various units to support the success of graduate students.
"Cornell's deep institutional commitment and founding principle of '... any person ... any study' speaks powerfully to me and is vital to advancing academic excellence."
"Thomas comes to us with an outstanding track record as an innovator in graduate education. His dedication to ensuring excellence and supporting graduate students... will be a great asset."
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