Leadership on the College of Fine Arts

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer

As Dean Harvey Young prepares to conclude his service as dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) whereas persevering with in his function as Vice President for the Arts, I’m happy to share that Lynne Allen, professor of artwork and chair of Print Media & Photography, has been appointed to function the school’s interim dean, efficient July 1, 2026.

Professor Allen is a extremely revered artist, educator, and educational chief who has been a valued member of the Boston University neighborhood for 20 years. In addition to her present function as chair of Print Media & Photography, she beforehand served with distinction as director of the School of Visual Arts from 2006 to 2015 and as dean advert interim of CFA from 2015 to 2017. Collaborative and strategic, Professor Allen’s accomplishments via the years have included elevating practically $25M towards the University’s marketing campaign, investing in and increasing studying areas, and launching in-house advertising and recruitment efforts for CFA’s on-line applications. She has additionally engaged with the broader University neighborhood in a number of capacities, having been a member of the University Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, a trusted mentor to Fulbright Scholar candidates, and a participant within the latest provost search.

An internationally acknowledged artist and scholar in printmaking and modern artwork, Professor Allen’s work has been exhibited extensively all through the United States and overseas. Her work is included within the collections of main establishments together with the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art Library, the New York Public Library, the Library of Congress, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Her exhibitions and collaborations have spanned Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, reflecting each the worldwide attain of her creative follow and her longstanding engagement with worldwide arts communities.

Professor Allen’s many honors and distinctions embrace a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship, two Fulbright Scholarships, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation analysis grants, and quite a few awards recognizing excellence in each creative achievement and scholarship. Her broad expertise as an artist, educator, administrator, and mentor positions her exceptionally properly to guide CFA throughout this transition.

Prior to becoming a member of Boston University, Professor Allen served as a professor of artwork at Rutgers University, director of the Brodsky Center (previously the Rutgers Center for Innovative Print and Paper), and grasp printer and academic director on the Tamarind Institute. She holds a Master of Fine Arts diploma from the University of New Mexico, a Master of Arts for Teachers diploma from the University of Washington, and a bachelor’s diploma from Kutztown University.

The seek for everlasting management for CFA will start on the finish of the 2026-27 educational yr. During this era of transition, I’m grateful to Professor Allen for her willingness to step into this necessary function and assured that the College of Fine Arts will proceed to thrive underneath her management.

Leadership on the College of Fine Arts – 5.18.26