NYC Gazette

Yeshiva University has named Dr. Rebecca Cypess as the new dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women, following a competitive national search. Dr. Cypess, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, will take on her new role starting July 1, 2024.

Dr. Selma Botman, YU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, expressed admiration for the outgoing dean, Karen Bacon, who will transition to the role of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Botman praised Bacon's contributions, stating, "Karen’s contributions to YU are so profound and meaningful that they cannot be quantified or even simply explained."

Describing Dr. Cypess as an ideal fit for Yeshiva University, Dr. Botman highlighted her alignment with the university's mission and commitment to excellence. Dr. Cypess, a distinguished music scholar and professor, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I care deeply about YU...and I am eager to support its ongoing success and vitality."

In her new role, Dr. Cypess aims to enhance collaboration and integration of Jewish values across the university, emphasizing the importance of such partnerships in academic excellence. She brings with her a wealth of experience in academia and a strong personal mission to support the Jewish community within higher education.

Dr. Cypess reflected on the significance of Yeshiva University's role in today's higher education landscape, praising the institution as a beacon of morality and academic excellence. She expressed her honor in joining an institution that upholds timeless Jewish values and leads in the pursuit of truth and moral clarity.

The appointment of Dr. Rebecca Cypess as the new dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women signifies a new chapter for Yeshiva University, as it looks to continue its legacy of academic excellence and commitment to Jewish values.