Meet Utah State Leadership
Aggies lead by example. Utah State’s leaders are crucial guides for the university — from our campus community to alumni and community partners — to prepare students for purposeful lives and meaningful service.

Noelle E. Cockett
President
Noelle E. Cockett began her official tenure as Utah State University’s 16th President in January 2017 after she was appointed in October of 2016.
Presidential Initiatives

Laurens H. Smith
Provost
Laurens Smith was appointed to the position of Utah State University Provost on July 1, 2022.
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Senior Administration

Lisa Berreau
Vice President, Research

David T. Cowley
Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services

John H. Hartwell
Vice President and Director, Athletics

Mica McKinney
Vice President, Legal Affairs

James D. Morales
Vice President, Student Affairs

William Plate
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Laurens H. Smith
Vice President, Statewide Campuses

Robert W. Wagner
Vice President, Academic & Instructional Services

Kenneth L. White
Vice President, Extension

Matthew T. White
Vice President for Advancement
Deans

Douglas D. Anderson
Dean, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Michelle Baker
Interim Dean, College of Science

Jennifer Duncan
Interim Dean, University Libraries

Jagath J. Kaluarachchi
Dean, College of Engineering

Chris Luecke
Dean, S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources

Rachel L. Nardo
Dean, Caine College of the Arts

Al Smith
Dean, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services

Joseph P. Ward
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kenneth L. White
Dean, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences