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Carnegie Mellon University Appoints Jignesh Patel as Founding Dean

PRIVATEOct 20, 2026
Internal move“who currently serves as interim head of Carnegie Mellon's Computer Science Department within the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science”

Position

Vice President

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

Jignesh Patel
United StatesEducation

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Carnegie Mellon University has appointed Jignesh Patel as the founding dean and vice president of its new Miami campus. Patel will lead the development of academic programs and external partnerships as the university aims to establish a technology hub in South Florida.

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Carnegie Mellon University

Location

United States

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