Congratulations to Jon Cagan!

Carnegie Mellon University has named Jonathan (Jon) Cagan, the George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor of Mechanical Engineering, interim dean of the College of Engineering. He will assume the duties of interim dean on Jan. 1, 2019, when current dean, James H. Garrett Jr., begins his tenure as provost.

The announcement was highlighted in CMU’s Engineering News.

Excerpt: “Jon is the ideal person to step into this role,” Jahanian said. “With almost 30 years of experience at CMU, he brings extraordinary passion and expertise to this position, as well as a legacy of leadership to the College of Engineering that has enhanced its research and education mission.”