Engineering Dean Muscat leaving for provost position at Cal State East Bay

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor • April 8, 2025

Anthony Muscat, the dean of the College of Engineering, talks to a student at the pre-party for Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23. The event allowed students to get excited and prepare for the Clash of the Colleges event. (Kristy Mace)

Wichita State’s dean of the College of Engineering, Anthony Muscat, has accepted a position as provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State University, East Bay. Muscat’s last day will be June 30, according to the announcement from WSU Provost Monica Lounsbery on Tuesday morning.

“I want to extend my congratulations to Dean Muscat on this exciting next chapter and thank him for his leadership,” Lounsbery wrote in the announcement, sent via WSU’s faculty and staff newsletter.

Muscat has been the dean of engineering since July 2021 and, according to his university profile, has been working in higher education for more than 30 years. The College of Engineering was ranked eighth in engineering research and development this year.

According to Lounsbery’s announcement, the university will select an interim dean and begin a nationwide search for Muscat’s replacement.

“I am confident in the strength and dedication of our faculty and staff, and I’m committed to supporting the College of Engineering through this period of change,” Lounsbery wrote.

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Ainsley Smyth, News Editor

Ainsley Smyth is the news editor of The Sunflower. Smyth previously worked as a reporter. She is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s in communications with an emphasis in journalism and media production.

Kristy Mace, Photographer

Kristy Mace is a photographer for The Sunflower. Mace served as the photo editor during the 2023-2024 year. She’s majoring in psychology. Mace hopes to go on to get her Ph.D. and become a neuropsychologist. She does professional photography aside from The Sunflower.