Columbia Journalism School Dean Nicholas Lemann Steps Down After Decade of Transformative Leadership
Nicholas Lemann, the long-serving dean of Columbia Journalism School, has announced his decision not to renew his position after a decade. During his tenure, the school has witnessed significant growth and transformation, with Lemann playing a pivotal role in shaping its future.
Lemann, who took over as dean in 2003, has seen the school's budget, student body, and range of programs expand significantly. He believes that a smooth leadership transition every 10 years benefits the institution, a principle he has now put into practice.
Under his leadership, the influence of the Internet has been the most profound change in journalism. Lemann has positioned the school well for the digital revolution, with the student body becoming more international and interested in digital journalism. He hopes his tenure will be remembered for bringing the Journalism School closer to the wider university.
Lemann has no regrets about his time as dean. He plans to return to writing books after his tenure, having already made a mark with works like 'The Promised Land' and 'Redemption'. His daily media menu includes aggregation sites like RealClearPolitics and Arts & Letters Daily, as well as expert blogs such as The Monkey Cage. If the dean wished, he would even teach a course on the news industry in the fall of 2014.
Nicholas Lemann's decision to step down comes partly due to the completion of the school's fundraising campaign. His leadership has left a lasting impact, with the Columbia Journalism School now well-equipped to face the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
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