Dean's Announcements

Messages from the Dean, major institutional updates, and important communications.

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Laney Graduate School Announces Dr. Claire Bolton as Director of the Master’s in Development Practice Program
Laney Graduate School has named Claire Bolton, PhD, as Director of the Master’s in Development Practice program. Bolton brings more than a decade of global and local development experience and will begin her role Feb. 2, 2026. Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola will serve as interim director from Jan. 5–Feb 1.
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A Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Carla Roncoli Announces Retirement from the MDP Program
Laney Graduate School celebrates the retirement of MDP Director Dr. Carla Roncoli, honoring her 16 years of transformative leadership, global partnerships, and unwavering commitment to student success.
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LGS Welcomes Daniela Campos, PhD, as Assistant Director of the Master’s in Development Practice Program
Laney Graduate School welcomes Daniela Campos, PhD, as Assistant Director of the MDP program, bringing global development experience, research expertise, and a deep commitment to applied, equity-centered graduate education.
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Professor Tamara Caspary Appointed LGS Associate Dean for Strategic Projects
Laney Graduate School welcomes Professor Tamara Caspary as Associate Dean for Strategic Projects, where she will strengthen interdisciplinary engagement and lead the development of a comprehensive grant-writing program.
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Laney Graduate School Welcomes Kevin M. Bonney, PhD as Assistant Dean of Teaching Innovation
Laney Graduate School welcomes Kevin M. Bonney, PhD, as Assistant Dean of Teaching Innovation, bringing expertise in evidence-based teaching, faculty support, and dynamic, learner-centered pedagogy.