Messages from the Dean

Supporting Our Community

Over the past several days, we have become aware of a series of social media posts made by Dr. Uju Anya of the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL) that are offensive and run counter to the values of Dietrich College. In these posts on X, Dr. Anya repeatedly blurred the line between her personal views and her professional association with Carnegie Mellon University, explicitly and erroneously stating endorsement of the institution. On Friday, Sept. 11, the university issued a statement on X to publicly address this conduct, and shortly thereafter, Dr. Anya deactivated her account.

From the Interim Head: Affirming Our Community Responsibilities in LCAL

As many of you are aware, Dr. Uju Anya published a series of social media posts that are incredibly offensive and are in direct violation of LCAL’s policy on Community Responsibilities, which sets expectations for how members of our department should communicate, especially in cases of differences of opinion.

Extending Our Gratitude to Jay Devine

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

As the new academic year commences, I want to extend Dietrich College’s deep gratitude to Dr. Joseph (Jay) Devine, a long-serving member of college leadership who retired as associate dean for undergraduate studies at the beginning of September.

Department of Psychology Leadership Transition

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

Susanne Ferber has informed me of her plans to step down from her role as head of Dietrich College’s Department of Psychology at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 academic year. We are grateful for Susanne’s leadership.

Kevin Zollman Named Philosophy Department Head

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Please join me in congratulating Kevin Zollman, Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences, whose appointment as head of the Department of Philosophy begins on Sept. 1.

Welcoming Executive Assistant to the Dean, Jessica Maguire