Johnny Nhan, professor of criminology and criminal justice, is assuming the role of interim associate provost and dean of graduate studies after serving as associate dean of graduate studies since 2020. Dr. Nhan will provide institutional-level leadership for the Office of Graduate Studies, reporting directly to the Provost and working with deans, department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff to strengthen graduate education at TCU.
“I have worked side-by-side with Johnny since 2019 and know that he brings leadership, capability and dedication to the faculty and students in TCU’s Office of Graduate Studies,” Floyd Wormley, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs said. “He is a true advocate for graduate students and I know he will continue to be a tremendous asset to TCU.”
Graduate Studies provides leadership, information and resources for graduate students, including financial aid, professional development, travel grants, research compliance and Graduate Student Senate. The office develops educational potential and community engagement through workshops, training, and social events connecting graduate students across campus.
“I am committed to continuing TCU’s goals of prioritizing graduate student success and advancing TCU as an elite institution for student research and leadership,” Nhan said.
Nhan joined TCU as an assistant professor in 2008 and became a full professor in 2021. He was the program founder and inaugural graduate program director for the online graduate criminal justice program, ranked sixth in the nation. He was honored with the 2020 Michael R. Ferrari Award for Distinguished University Service and Leadership, which recognizes extraordinary situational leadership accomplishments above job or position. He established the TCU Leadership, Executive and Administrative Development (LEAD) certificate program for law enforcement supervisors, and he partnered with the Fort Worth police chief to launch a nonprofit that provides mentorship and scholarships to local underserved youth.
Nhan holds a BA in economics and criminology and a PhD in criminology, all from the University of California, Irvine.