WARREN DIXON NAMED DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BLACKSBURG, Va., April 20 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Warren Dixon, an internationally recognized leader in robotics and autonomous technologies, has been named the next dean of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech.

Dixon brings a record of advancing high-impact research, expanding academic programs, and building strategic partnerships. He currently serves as the interim dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida and is a distinguished professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Dixon's appointment will officially begin on July 10. He will succeed Julie Ross, who served in the role for nine years before becoming executive vic...