Culver has served as dean since 2015, overseeing an expansion of interdisciplinary units and supporting school-wide research initiatives.
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During her time as dean, Culver has managed a large portfolio of 18 departments and more than 12 programs, centers, and institutes. She has overseen an expansion of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary units, including the founding of the , the , and, most recently, the Department of Black Studies. She oversaw the construction of the Sloan Performing Arts Center and a significant expansion of the .
Culver has also supported efforts to advance research activities across the school, including an increase in the number of competitive federal and foundation grant applications and funding received. She has enhanced philanthropy and alumni engagement, leading to a larger number of named professorships and more funding to facilitate research across the school.
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Recognized for her research in RNA biology and biochemistry, Culver will rejoin the full-time following a research leave.
The University will initiate a national search to identify the next dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Figlio will name a dean search committee in the coming weeks.
