Dr. Peter Cahn Appointed as Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Cahn is dedicated to - and exemplifies - values that align with Emmanuel's Catholic educational mission. Among these are commitments to intellectual inquiry and integrity, to the liberal arts and sciences, and to creating holistic learning experiences that accelerate student success.

Moreover, he brings a track record of impact in areas including curricular innovation, faculty support, and strategic partnerships. His expertise in these and other areas will further position the College to make the most of the unique opportunities arising from its Boston location and to excel in a dynamic higher education landscape.

Dr. Cahn joins Emmanuel from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where he has served for 12 years as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Health Professions Education. As a senior academic leader, he has maintained oversight of a broad portfolio of administrative operations, including faculty professional development, curricular integration and assessment, accreditation, library services, and institutional research and effectiveness. Throughout his tenure, he has conceived and implemented interdisciplinary initiatives and forged new pathways for both students and faculty to thrive, demonstrating outstanding strategic foresight and agility.

The leadership of Dr. Diane Shea, who served as interim Chief Academic Officer during the transition, the members of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) Search Committee* - including Co-Chairs Dr. Monique-Adelle Callahan and Cindy O'Callaghan - as well as myriad students, staff and faculty who provided valuable input, made this important effort possible.

Dr. Peter Cahn will join the Emmanuel community in June.

*VPAA Search Committee Members

Maureen Ashburn, Executive Director, McCafferty Career Center

Dr. Kelly Basile, Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Monique-Adelle Callahan, Associate Professor of English

Dr. Melanie Leussis, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Chair of Department Chairs

Dr. Keith C. Lezama, Jr., Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Erin Farmer Noonan, Vice President of Human Resources

Cindy O’Callaghan, Chief Strategist and Special Assistant to the President

Andrea Thomas, Project Manager, Academic Affairs

Dr. Petros Vamvakas, Associate Professor of Political Science, Chair of Faculty Senate