Meet the Leadership
Meet the leadership team, including the dean and associate deans, of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Maria del Guadalupe (Lupe) Davidson
Lupe Davidson is dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Joye Bowman
Professor
Joye Bowman is a professor of history and served as interim dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts for 2023-24.
Pamela Ciminera
Pamela Ciminera is the associate dean for administration, finance, and operations for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
Lisa Green
Distinguished University Professor, Linguistics
Director, Center for the Study of African American Languages (CSAAL)
Lisa Green is the associate dean for graduate education and a professor of linguistics.
Marla Miller
Distinguished Professor, History
Marla Miller is associate dean for strategic initiatives and professor of history.
Nancy Noble
Senior Lecturer, History of Art and Architecture
Nancy Noble is senior lecturer in History of Art and Architecture and associate dean for undergraduate education and student success.
Pari Riahi
Associate Professor, Architecture
Pari Riahi is associate dean of research and engagement and associate professor in the Department of Architecture.
Cara Takakjian
Senior Lecturer, Italian Studies
Cara Takakjian is the associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion and professional development and senior lecturer for Italian Studies.
Anthony Tuck
Professor, Classics
Anthony Tuck is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
