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Matthew Johnson-Roberson Named Dean of New Computing College

3/20/2025

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Matthew Johnson-Roberson is set to make history as the first dean of Vanderbilt University's College of Connected Computing, starting May 1, 2025. A renowned figure from Carnegie Mellon University, he brings a wealth of knowledge in robotics and AI. The college, dedicated to interdisciplinary learning, will welcome its inaugural graduate students in 2026-27, paving the way for groundbreaking innovation.

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Matthew Johnson-Roberson is set to make history as the first dean of Vanderbilt University's College of Connected Computing, starting May 1, 2025. A renowned figure from Carnegie Mellon University, he brings a wealth of knowledge in robotics and AI. The college, dedicated to interdisciplinary learning, will welcome its inaugural graduate students in 2026-27, paving the way for groundbreaking innovation.