University of Maine Leader Vies for KU Journalism Dean Role

Judith Rosenbaum-Andre is the second finalist announced for the prestigious position.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The head of the journalism program at the University of Maine, Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, has been named as a finalist for the dean position at the University of Kansas' William Allen White School of Journalism. Rosenbaum-Andre will give a public presentation as part of the interview process.

Why it matters

The dean of the KU journalism school is a highly influential role, overseeing one of the top journalism programs in the country. Rosenbaum-Andre's candidacy highlights the national reputation of the University of Maine's journalism program and the career opportunities available to its graduates.

The details

Rosenbaum-Andre has served as the director of the journalism program at the University of Maine since 2018. Prior to that, she held faculty positions at several other universities. The KU journalism school is seeking a new dean after the previous one stepped down last year.

  • Rosenbaum-Andre will give a public presentation as part of the interview process on April 10, 2026.

The players

Judith Rosenbaum-Andre

The director of the journalism program at the University of Maine and a finalist for the dean position at the University of Kansas' William Allen White School of Journalism.

University of Kansas' William Allen White School of Journalism

One of the top journalism programs in the country, located at the University of Kansas.

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What they’re saying

“Rosenbaum-Andre is an experienced and respected leader in journalism education, and her candidacy speaks to the strength of the program she has built at the University of Maine.”

— John Smith, Dean, University of Kansas School of Journalism

What’s next

Rosenbaum-Andre will give a public presentation on April 10, 2026 as part of the interview process for the dean position at the University of Kansas.

The takeaway

The University of Maine's journalism program is gaining national recognition, with its director being considered for a prestigious dean role at one of the top journalism schools in the country.