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ANIJO MATHEW

USC names dean of Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy

bined storytelling, culture and place
esigner and entrepreneur through digital experiences deployed
Anijo Mathew has been
Dnamed dean of the USC Jim- in cities around the world.
During the search process, Dr.
my Iovine and Andre Young Acad- Mathew stood out for his under-
emy for Arts, Technology, and the standing of the Academy’s founding
Business of Innovation, effective Au- vision and his strong focus on its
gust 1, 2026 University of Southern future. He has outlined a vision for
California (USC) announced. strengthening the Academy’s role as
Dr. Mathew served as dean and
professor at the Institute of Design a link between the university and the
broader creative and innovation sec-
at Illinois Institute of Technology in tors, while creating more opportu-
Chicago, where he oversaw graduate nities for collaboration among USC
programs in human-centered design schools and disciplines.
and systems-based design. “Mathew is a visionary research-
Dr. Mathew has been selected
following a national search that drew er, entrepreneur and educational
leader whose work is informed by
a strong field of candidates. He brings the humanity at the heart of tech-
a record of academic leadership nology,” USC President Beong-Soo
marked by creativity, entrepreneur- Kim said.
ship, interdisciplinary collaboration Mathew has worked at the inter- measurable impact.
and a focus on preparing students to section of design, technology, busi- He also brings entrepreneurial To read more about Indian diaspora
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