Incumbent Georgetown faculty member and administrator appointed as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Georgetown University appoints David Edelstein as the new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Effective July 1, 2025, veteran professor and administrator David Edelstein has been named the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgetown University. With over 20 years of service at the institution, Edelstein is poised to lead the oldest school at Georgetown, home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students and over 500 faculty members.
Edelstein currently serves as vice provost for education and has assumed various administrative roles at the university. His recent responsibilities include overseeing the university's undergraduate core curriculum and academic programs at the Capitol Campus. Edelstein has also played a significant part in the Georgetown Dialogues Initiative, promoting constructive dialogue among students with diverse perspectives.
Robert M. Groves, the interim president of Georgetown, expressed his enthusiasm for Edelstein's new role, stating, "We are delighted to welcome David Edelstein as our new dean. His wealth of experience and leadership at Georgetown will be instrumental in shaping the College's future in its third century."
As a seasoned researcher, Edelstein has delved into topics such as great power politics, military intervention, and the causes of war and peace. His written works include "Over the Horizon: Time, Uncertainty, and the Rise of Great Powers" and "Occupational Hazards: Success and Failure in Military Occupation."
Edelstein expressed his eagerness to utilize his extensive experience at Georgetown to guide the College of Arts & Sciences in its future endeavors while upholding the university's Jesuit tradition, particularly its emphasis on discernment in decision making.
"I am excited to embark on this new journey with the entire Georgetown community – faculty, students, and staff – to develop a College of Arts & Sciences that truly embodies its immense potential and fosters a safe and dynamic learning environment for all," Edelstein said.
For additional insights into Edelstein's background and aspirations for the College of Arts & Sciences, readers can explore his responses to questions about his interest in international relations, career aspirations, and goals for his new post. Georgetown has also announced the appointment of Soyica Diggs Colbert as the interim provost, and President DeGioia is set to become President Emeritus of the university.
- David Edelstein, the newly appointed dean of Georgetown University's College of Arts & Sciences, is set to lead a university constituent that houses over 3,500 undergraduate students and 500 faculty members, marking the start of higher education and academic development for many young minds.
- In his new role, Edelstein, with over 20 years of service at Georgetown, will utilize his proven leadership skills and research expertise in law, politics, and international relations to drive the university's career-focused graduate programs and shape the university's future in the field of general news.
- Collaborating closely with the university's faculty and research divisions, Edelstein aims to maintain Georgetown's Jesuit tradition, emphasizing education-and-self-development and decision-making discernment that fosters a safe and dynamic learning environment.
- As a respected scholar and writer, Edelstein's research focuses on great power politics, military intervention, the causes of war and peace, and has contributed significantly to the field's knowledge through works such as "Over the Horizon" and "Occupational Hazards."
- By appointing David Edelstein as dean, Georgetown University seeks to ensure a prosperous future for its College of Arts & Sciences, with the understanding that his wisdom and expertise will be crucial in addressing today's general news issues and supporting students in their path to successful careers.
