OSU hires first female dean in college of agricultural sciences after ‘unheard of’ support

Staci Simonich has been appointed the new dean of the Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences, making history as the first female dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Prior to her start as dean, Simonich had been serving as the stand-in for former Dean Alan Sams, who left the college in January. Previously, she was executive associate dean, and in total she has worked with OSU for over 20 years.

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