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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Robert W. Wagner
Executive Vice President
Robert Wagner was appointed to the position of Utah State University Executive Vice President on July 1, 2022.
Senior Administration
Lisa Berreau
Vice President, Research
David T. Cowley
Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
Rich Etchberger
Interim Vice President, Statewide Campuses
John H. Hartwell
Vice President and Director, Athletics
Jane Irungu
Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mica McKinney
Vice President, Legal Affairs
James D. Morales
Vice President, Student Affairs
William Plate
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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
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
Dirk Vanderwall
Interim Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Joseph P. Ward
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kenneth L. White
Dean, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences