Dean, College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell, Massachusetts We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Kim, PhD, as the next dean of the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.Kim, who is associate dean and professor of English at UMass Lowell, will begin the role as dean on September 1, 2024.Throughout her tenure and across the positions she has held at UMass Lowell, Sue has been a strong and ever-present advocate for students, especially those who come from underrepresented and under-resourced backgrounds. During her time as associate dean for undergraduate studies, the six-year graduation rates in FAHSS increased from 53% in 2018 to 67% in 2022. She has also led curriculum innovation and expansion. Kim oversaw the development of several new undergraduate programs, including minors in architectural studies, race and ethnic studies, and video game studies, as well as a new digital media interdisciplinary major and a Bachelor of Science in quantitative economics.She expanded the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Liberal Arts major, including the hiring of the program’s first full-time faculty, and introduced new concentrations in areas such as American studies, criminal justice and graphic design. Kim holds a PhD and an MA in English from Cornell University and a BA in English from Dartmouth College.Kim holds a PhD and an MA in English from Cornell University and a BA in English from Dartmouth College.Read the full press release here.
