Provost Debbie Tahmassebi has named a search committee to identify the next Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering. The national search follows the October 2026 announcement that Opus Dean Dr. Kristina Ropella is retiring at the end of summer 2027.
Dr. Patrick McNamara, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering, will chair the search committee, which comprises the following:
- Karlyn Agnew, senior director of development, Opus College of Engineering
- Dr. Said Audi, professor of biomedical engineering
- Dr. Anne Clough, chair and professor of mathematical and statistical sciences
- Jennifer Connelly, M.D., university trustee
- Dr. Qindan Huang, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering
- Joseph D. Kearney, dean of the Marquette Law School
- Laura Lindemann, associate director of academic advising, Opus College of Engineering
- Dr. Richard Povinelli, professor of electrical and computer engineering
- Rev. James Pribek, S.J., acting vice president for mission and ministry
- Kate Trevey, Nana Fotsch Director, Fotsch Innovation and Engineering Leadership Development Center, Opus College of Engineering
- Dr. Philip Voglewede, professor of mechanical engineering
The search committee will be assisted by the search firm Isaacson, Miller, to ensure a strong pool of candidates.
