Charlie White appointed dean of Sam Fox School at Washington University
Beginning on July 1, Charlie White will take on the role of Ralph J. Nagel Dean at Washington University's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, following Carmon Colangelo's 20-year term. White previously served as the head of the School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University, where he enhanced the undergraduate curriculum and increased student engagement. His experience also includes a significant period at the University of Southern California from 2003 to 2016, managing the Master of Fine Arts program. White, an alumnus of both the School of Visual Arts and the Art Center College of Design, will lead initiatives to promote arts education in St. Louis.
Key facts
- Charlie White appointed Ralph J. Nagel Dean of Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University.
- Appointment effective July 1.
- Succeeds Carmon Colangelo, dean for two decades.
- Previously head of School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University.
- Revamped undergraduate curriculum and boosted recruitment at CMU.
- Collaborated with Elizabeth Chodos on capital campaign for ICA Pittsburgh.
- Holds BFA from School of Visual Arts, MFA from Art Center College of Design (1998).
- Will also oversee Kemper Art Museum.
Entities
Artists
- Charlie White
Institutions
- Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
- Washington University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- University of Southern California
- USC Roski School of Art & Design
- School of Visual Arts
- Art Center College of Design
- Institute for Contemporary Art Pittsburgh
- Kemper Art Museum
Locations
- St. Louis
- Pittsburgh
- New York
- California