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As one of the most innovative and creative learning and research environments, Carnegie Mellon is fortunate to have exceptional academic leadership at the helm of its schools, colleges and international programs. Through the Office of the Provost, university deans oversee the delivery of the transformative educational experience that makes Carnegie Mellon a world renowned institution. All deans report directly to the provost. 

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou

Dean, Tepper School of Business

Gina Casalegno

Gina Casalegno

Dean of Students and Vice President, Student Affairs

Martial Hebert

Martial Hebert

Dean, School of Computer Science

Ramayya Krishnan

Ramayya Krishnan

Dean, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

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Mary Ellen Poole

Dean, College of Fine Arts

William Sanders

William Sanders

Dean, College of Engineering

Richard Scheines

Richard Scheines

Dean, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham

Dean, Mellon College of Science

Michael Trick

Michael Trick

Dean, Qatar Campus

Keith Webster

Keith Webster

Dean, University Libraries
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