Dr. Tim Nelson, Professor of Biology, has been named Dean of the College of Applied and Natural Sciences (CANS). Dr. Nelson has served as Interim Dean of the newly-created CANS since May 2025. In an announcement by Dr. Kathy Lustyk, Vice President for Academic Affairs, she praised Dr. Nelson for his leadership, observing that he "has successfully fostered a strong sense of stability, made sense of changing processes to strengthen operations, and continues to cultivate a strong sense of community across faculty, staff, and students." Dr. Nelson, an alumnus of SPU, has served on the SPU faculty since 1991. Congratulations to Dr. Nelson!
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2026