Iowa State selects Jolly as dean of College of Human Sciences

Laura Dunn Jolly will assume her new position on July 5.
Laura Dunn Jolly will assume her new position on July 5. | Contributed photo

Laura Dunn Jolly was recently named dean of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University.

Jolly, who comes to Iowa State from the University of Georgia, holds master’s and doctoral degrees in clothing, textiles, and merchandising from Oklahoma State University. She will assume her new position on July 5.

“Laura is an accomplished leader with outstanding experience in teaching, research, and extension and outreach,” ISU President Steven Leath said. “I am confident she will build upon Iowa State’s excellent reputation in the human sciences, broaden the range of interdisciplinary experiences available to our students and faculty, and expand the college’s impact in every corner of the state and beyond.”