Dean Wichita State University, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Wichita, Kansas We are pleased to announce that Wichita State University has named Dr. Sarah Beth Estes as the new dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Dr. Estes will begin her tenure on July 6, 2025.Dr. Estes joins WSU from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she served as dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education. During her tenure, she has led initiatives to enhance inclusive excellence, expand faculty research and align academic programs with workforce needs. Her leadership was instrumental in advancing student success and fostering a collaborative academic environment.A sociologist by training, Dr. Estes has a rich background in academic leadership, including roles as associate dean and department chair. Her research focuses on social inequality, gender and the transformative power of education. She earned her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Cincinnati.Jackie Mildner led this search with Robin Dougherty, and Pamela Carty.
