Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
At the Rubenstein School, we pride ourselves on our dedication to experiential learning, interdisciplinary research, and environmental justice. We provide students with a strong foundation in the natural and social social sciences, with an emphasis on skill-building and problem-solving.

Rubenstein School Deans and Support Staff

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Peter Newman

Dean, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources • Professor

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Brendan Fisher

Professor • Director, Environmental Program

Mindy Morales

Ana "Mindy" Morales

Associate Dean of Faculty Development • Associate Professor

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James "Jed" Murdoch

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs • Professor

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Jennifer "Jen" Pontius

Associate Dean of Programs and Curriculum • Senior Lecturer

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Rose Feenan

Assistant Dean for Business Operations

Anna Smiles-Becker

Anna Smiles-Becker

Assistant Dean of Student Success

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Alayna Howard

Communications Lead

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Chelsea Chu

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Board of Advisors

The Rubenstein School Board of Advisors includes invited alumni, parents, donors, students, partners, and friends of the School.

Board of Advisors

More from the Dean's Office

Dean's List

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Students who complete 12 or more credit hours in courses in which grades of A, B, C, D or F have been given, who obtain a semester grade point average of at least 3.0, and who stand in the top 20 percent of their class in the Rubenstein School are placed on the Dean's List for that semester. These students receive a letter from the Dean indicating their attainment of this honor.

Community Awards

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Each spring, the Rubenstein School honors community members with annual School awards and recognizes those who have received external awards during the year.