Meet the Deans - School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts & Sciences Academic Deans

Dr. Jimmy Franco & Dr. Daniel Herda

Meet our dedicated academic deans in Merrimack College’s School of Arts & Sciences. 

Our deans bring a wealth of experience, leadership and passion to their roles, and are committed to supporting student success and advancing academic excellence.

Meet the Deans

Jimmy Franco

Dr. Jimmy Franco

Academic Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California, Davis
  • B.S., Chemistry, Beloit College
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RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Education
  • Organic Chemistry
Daniel Herda

Dr. Daniel Herda

Academic Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., Sociology, University of California, Davis
  • M.A., Sociology, University of California, Davis
  • B.A., Sociology and Political Science, St. Joseph’s College

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Immigration
  • Public Opinion
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Crime
  • Race and Ethnic Studies
  • Social Psychology