William Klein Named Dean of the iSchool at Rutgers

Dr. William Klein, a senior leader at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a distinguished and innovative leader in academia, has been named the new Dean of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I), a role he will assume July 1, 2026.

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In his new role as Dean for SC&I, Dr. Klein will be responsible for defining the school’s strategic vision, fostering a collaborative culture, and recruiting and retaining world-class faculty. Drawing on his experience as a first-generation college student, Dr. Klein is committed to supporting students by providing robust training and mentoring opportunities. By building on SC&I’s multidisciplinary foundation, Dr. Klein will promote innovative scholarship and an inclusive learning environment, in line with the goals and objectives of the Rutgers–New Brunswick Academic Master Plan.

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