Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg has been appointed as provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She will assume her new role on March 1, 2019.
Currently, Dr. Dahlberg serves as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University in New York. Prior to her current position, she served as chief academic officer, dean, and professor of electrical engineering at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York and as associate dean of the College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina. Before beginning her career in higher education, Dr. Dahlberg served as an engineer with IBM Corporation.
“The strong sense of community, rich climate of excellence and demonstrated commitment to values and ethics are what attracts me to TCU,” said Dr. Dahlberg. “The Vision in Action: Lead On plan sets forth aspirational goals and thoughtful strategies to continue TCU’s ascent. I hope to lead the Horned Frog community in an inclusive progression towards achieving our vision. I feel truly honored to serve TCU in this way.”
Dr. Dahlberg holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree and Ph.D. both in computer engineering from North Carolina State University.