Gregory Dunaway will conclude his tenure as dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at the end of this academic year.
The 2025–26 academic year will mark the final chapter of his leadership of the Eberly College, the largest academic unit at the University, serving more than 5,000 students across over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs, which span disciplines in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences.
Appointed as dean in 2016, Dunaway will complete his second term on June 30. Dunaway plans to continue serving the Eberly College and WVU in his professorial position.
“It has been an absolute honor to lead Eberly for the past 10 years and I am filled with gratitude for having had this privilege,” Dunaway said. “I am committed to ensuring our College will be in the best shape possible for the next dean to successfully lead us.”
Though final figures are not yet available, the Eberly College is projecting a double-digit increase in first-year student enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester.
“Our faculty, staff and students are at the heart of WVU; making vital contributions in all aspects of our institution’s mission,” Dunaway said. “I am thankful for the opportunity to help facilitate their success, and I look forward to celebrating the College’s great accomplishments in education, scholarship, and service.”
Prior to his arrival at WVU, Dunaway — an award-winning educator and criminologist — served as dean of the Mississippi State University College of Arts and Sciences where he spent 25 years of his career.
“We are grateful for Dr. Dunaway’s leadership over the last 10 years, which includes overseeing creation of significant programs at WVU,” said Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Kreider.
“The bachelor of science degree in neuroscience was created under Dunaway’s leadership as well as bachelor of science degrees in biology pre-medicine, data science, earth and environmental science, and sustainability studies. These programs are direct contributors to enrollment increases in the College.”
Dunaway’s previous MSU positions included associate dean for academic and student affairs, Thomas Bailey Professor of Sociology, sociology department head and Social Science Research Center research fellow.
Greenwood Asher & Associates is leading the national search for the next Eberly College dean.
Additional details, including opportunities to provide input on the search, will be released as they are available.