News from the Chair

Professor Mafi named College of Arts and Sciences interim dean

Arash Mafi
Professor Arash Mafi

Dr. Arash Mafi will serve as interim dean of UNM’s College of Arts and Sciences. 

Mafi takes over for Mark Peceny, who has served as dean of the College for the past 10 years.

Mafi's term as interim dean begins July 1, 2021.

Mafi joined UNM in 2014 coming from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is also the Center for High Technology Materials Director.

See the UNM Newsroom article.

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