Penn State Lehigh Valley names new director of academic affairs Penn State Lehigh Valley has named a new director of academic affairs (DAA), Anibal Torres. Image: Anibal Torres Penn State Lehigh Valley names new director of academic affairs Dennille Schuler May 06, 2021 Aníbal Torres Bernal has been named director of academic affairs (DAA) at Penn State Lehigh Valley, effective April 15. Torres most recently served as the inaugural dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Society, and a tenured professor at SUNY Morrisville. “Dr. Torres brings a depth of experience, a passion for education and a deep commitment to student retention to the DAA position,” said Tina Q. Richardson, chancellor of Penn State Lehigh Valley. “I’m confident he will be integral in the success of our students, faculty and staff. And I look forward to working with him on achieving our campus goals.”