Jeffrey Rubin appointed interim dean of Syracuse University’s iSchool
Jeffrey Rubin was appointed interim dean of SU’s iSchool last Friday. Rubin, an iSchool graduate, will begin his term on May 11. Dan Lyon | Daily Orange File Photo
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Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies appointed Jeffrey Rubin as its interim dean, according to a release last Friday. Rubin’s appointment follows outgoing Interim Dean Jeff Hemsley’s announcement that he will step down following commencement on May 10.
This past year, Rubin served as the university’s senior vice president for digital transformation and chief digital officer.
Rubin attended the iSchool, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1995 and a master’s degree in 1998. He’s worked in the iSchool since 1996.
“It’s a great honor to step into this role at the iSchool, which is a place that means a lot to me,” Rubin said in the release.
Rubin previously served as special advisor to the chancellor on digital information starting in July 2021. He also founded SIDEARM Sports, a digital platform for college athletics that acts as a “fan engagement” platform and powers websites, mobile apps and live statistics for college teams across the country.
In his role as advisor to the chancellor, Rubin led projects such as the installation of the distributed antenna system at the JMA Wireless Dome, which helped address connectivity issues.
Led by Hemsley since 2024, the iSchool launched a master’s degree program in applied-human centered artificial intelligence and an undergraduate minor in applications of AI. The school also established the Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen Endowed Chair in Applied Artificial Intelligence.
“I am grateful to Jeff Rubin for stepping up to lead the iSchool during this period of transition,” Lois Agnew, SU’s vice chancellor, provost and chief academic officer, said in the release. “His experience and commitment to the iSchool’s mission make him exceptionally well-positioned to lead the school, and I look forward to the new work ahead.”
Rubin will begin his work as interim dean on May 11.
