Arkansas professor named Kent at Trumbull dean

Staff report

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Lance Grahn has been selected as the new dean and chief administrative officer at Kent State University at Trumbull.

Grahn was chosen after a national search. He serves as a professor of history at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Ark. He begins his new appointment at Kent State at Trumbull on July 1.

“We are fortunate to have joining our Kent State family a professor, administrator and leader of Dr. Grahn’s caliber and experience,” said Todd Diacon, Kent State’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. “As a department chair, dean and provost, Dr. Grahn has excelled at combining the highest commitment to academic excellence with notable successes in promoting community and workforce development.”

Grahn succeeds Wanda Thomas, who has served as interim dean of Kent State Trumbull since May 2013 while maintaining her roles as associate provost and dean of the Regional College. Thomas joined Kent State in 2005.

“I am thrilled to join the Kent State University at Trumbull community,” Grahn said.

Grahn received his bachelor’s degree in history and Spanish from Abilene Christian University, his master’s in Latin American history from Texas Tech University and his doctorate in Latin American history from Duke University.

He and his wife, Dianne, will be moving to the Warren area from Arkansas.