January 4, 2021
Holiday Greetings and Looking Ahead to 2021
Jackson School Community, While the start of a new semester is a time of renewal, excitement and hope for all the semester might bring,…
Read MoreAugust 28, 2020
Dean’s Update: Welcome Back for the Fall Semester
Welcome to all! Congratulations on a smooth start to our Fall semester! A new semester is always a time of hope and possibilities, renewal and excitement….
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Dean’s Update: First Day on the Job
Jackson School Community, Today I step into my new role as dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences. This is the most exciting and challenging…
Read MoreDecember 2, 2019
Welcoming the Next Dean
Dear Jackson School Community, I hope you will join me in welcoming Claudia Mora as the next dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences and…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2019
Leadership Changes
Jackson School community, It has been my honor and privilege to serve as dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences over the last 10 years….
Read MoreJune 6, 2018
Remembering Milo Backus
Dr. Milo M. Backus, a giant in geophysical exploration and the Shell Companies Foundation Distinguished Chair Emeritus in Geophysics and Professor Emeritus, died earlier this…
Read MoreJune 6, 2018
Remembering Bob Folk
JSG Community, Bob (Luigi) Folk died Monday, June 4th after surgery at the age of 93. He was in poor health, but was in the…
Read MoreAugust 30, 2017
Hurricane Harvey’s Impact
Dear Jackson School community, As we watch the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey unfold, I would like to offer my heart-felt sympathies and support to those…
Read MoreJune 1, 2017
Dean’s Update: Graduation, Funding and Big Science in 2017
Jackson School community, Congratulations on finishing another great academic year of stellar education and science research. It was invigorating to see over 100 students walk…
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
Dean’s Update: Looking Forward to a Great 2017
Jackson School community, Welcome back for the spring semester. I hope you had a great winter break and returned invigorated and excited about what the…
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