Candidates for Dean for the College of Natural and Social Sciences
We are pleased to share an update regarding the search for the Dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences. Of the large and diverse pool of applicants, three finalists have been identified and will visit our campus to meet with constituents from our Golden Eagle community. We welcome your input as we enter the final stages of the search. As part of these visits, each candidate will participate in an open forum where they will introduce themselves, provide a brief presentation, and engage in a Q&A session with the campus community. Your participation is strongly encouraged.
Candidate 1
Andrew J. Bonham, Ph.D. | Candidate 1 CV
Chair, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Professor of Biochemistry
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Open Forum: Monday, April 6, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 PM - Golden Eagle Ballroom 3
Candidate 2
Alison McCurdy, Ph.D. | Candidate 2 CV
Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
California State University, Los Angeles
Open Forum: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 PM - Student Services Bldg., SSL 120
Candidate 3
Mitchell Peter Croatt, Ph.D. | Candidate 3 CV
Director, Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Office
Interim Dean, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (2024 – 2025)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Open Forum: Thursday, April 9, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 pm - San Gabriel Room, University – Student Union