New Faces
New leaders are bringing enthusiasm and energy to their programs across the university. Several new deans have taken the helm at schools, while a sustainability leader will spearhead efforts to make USC a carbon-neutral university. Learn more about them below.
![Ishwar Puri](https://www.president.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Ishwar-Puri-web-1024x683.jpg)
Ishwar K. Puri named USC vice president for research
The scientist, engineer and scholar will oversee the office that guides the university’s leading research programs.
![Emily Roxworthy](https://www.president.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/roxworthy_web-1024x683.jpg)
Emily Roxworthy named dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts
Emily Roxworthy, champion of diversity and interactive theater, was named dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
![Thanassis Rikakis](https://www.president.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thanassis-Rikakis-web-1024x682.jpg)
Thanassis Rikakis, educational innovator, named dean of USC Iovine and Young Academy
A classically trained musician known for his transformational leadership and transdisciplinary curriculum, Rikakis will begin conducting the academy on August 23.
![Dana Goldman](https://www.president.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dana_goldman_20170120-web-1024x683.jpg)
Dana Goldman takes on deanship at USC Price School of Public Policy
Long a leader at USC Price, Goldman has served as interim dean since last year. He’ll head the school as rapid change creates pressing demands for public policy research and scholars.
![Mick Dalrymple (Photo/Tina Gibson)](https://www.president.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CSO-photo-Mick-Dalrymple-web-1024x683.jpg)
USC hires its first chief sustainability officer
Mick Dalrymple fills a cornerstone role for a university aiming for zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2028.