by Scottie Barsotti
On the eve of Spring Carnival, Burcu Akinci was installed as the second Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Dean of the College of Engineering.
On the eve of Spring Carnival, Burcu Akinci was installed as the Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker Dean of the College of Engineering. Family and friends, faculty and staff, university leadership, students, alumni, and distinguished guests all gathered to celebrate the formal installation of Dean Akinci on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Akinci is the 16th dean in the college’s history, and the second to hold the Strecker chair.
Akinci thanked the Streckers for their enduring commitment to the College of Engineering and CMU and promised to uphold their legacy during her tenure as dean.
“I am honored to take on this role, and I look forward to what we will build together—not only what is possible, but what truly matters for generations to come,” said Akinci.
