The DePaulia
Cailey Gleeson, News Editor|March 12, 2021
Coya Paz Brownrigg has been appointed the interim dean of DePaul University’s Theatre School , beginning July 1, according to a Newsline release.
“Coya will be an effective advocate for continuing The Theatre School’s success during this time of transition,” Interim Provost Salma Ghanem told Newsline. “Her creative passion and empathic leadership style will serve the school well, and I appreciate her willingness to serve as interim dean.”
The news comes after the Nov. 2020 announcement that current Theatre School Dean John Culbert is stepping down at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year after serving at DePaul for 33 years.