The Music Department is proud to share that Jeffrey Kallberg, Deputy Dean and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Music, will serve as Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, effective January 1, 2025.
A Penn faculty member since 1982, Professor Kallberg has contributed immensely to the school, managing faculty affairs as Deputy Dean and overseeing humanities programs as Associate Dean for Arts and Letters. Internationally renowned as a music historian and leading authority on Frédéric Chopin, his groundbreaking scholarship and service have earned him accolades, including fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the NEH.
“I am honored to step into this role,” says Professor Kallberg. “The School of Arts and Sciences has been my professional home for over four decades, and I am deeply committed to its mission of excellence in research, teaching, and service. I look forward to working with our exceptional community to sustain the School’s forward momentum as we prepare for its next chapter.”
Please join us in congratulating Professor Kallberg on this well-deserved appointment!