University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Derek McLean has been named the next dean of the Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Utah State University in Logan. He will begin the role July 1, 2026.
McLean has served since January 2023 as dean of the Agricultural Research Division within UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, where he advanced initiatives in digital and precision agriculture, the bioeconomy and agricultural security, and oversaw IANR’s research, extension and education centers and other research sites.
"Derek McLean has been a tremendous leader who has advanced strategic initiatives, cultivated and strengthened partnerships, and moved IANR and our state forward," said NU Vice President and Harlan vice chancellor for IANR Tiffany Heng-Moss.
"On behalf of all of IANR, I wish him the best in the future and look forward to building upon the foundation that he has helped shape."
An interim dean will be named in the coming weeks.
