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Luay Nakhleh Reappointed Dean, Boosts Growth at Rice Engineering

3/2/2025

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Rice University has reappointed Luay Nakhleh as dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, effective July 1. Since taking the helm in 2021, he has driven a remarkable 59% increase in faculty recruitment, a 45% rise in research funding, and a 28% boost in student enrollment. Nakhleh is committed to fostering innovation and expanding global engagement in the fields of engineering and computing.

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Rice University has reappointed Luay Nakhleh as dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, effective July 1. Since taking the helm in 2021, he has driven a remarkable 59% increase in faculty recruitment, a 45% rise in research funding, and a 28% boost in student enrollment. Nakhleh is committed to fostering innovation and expanding global engagement in the fields of engineering and computing.