Michael Relf Named Dean, Duke University School of Nursing
Leader in nursing education and practice has served as interim dean since 2023
Michael V. Relf has been appointed dean of the Duke University School of Nursing, effective May 1, Provost Alec D. Gallimore announced today.
Relf, the Mary T. Champagne Distinguished Professor of Nursing and a research professor in the Duke Global Health Institute, has served as interim dean since 2023. He will continue in his role as Associate Chief Nurse Executive for Academic Innovation and Partnership at Duke Health.
Relf is quoted in Duke Today on the announcement of his appointed leadership role:
“DUSON is a vibrant and passionate community committed to addressing some of the most challenging issues related to health equity. I am honored to be appointed the next Dean of the Duke University School of Nursing,” Relf said. “Helping the DUSON community foster innovation and achieve its collective outrageous ambitions is an honor. I am eager to continue working alongside our exceptional students, staff, faculty and alumni to further our mission to advance health equity through transformative academic excellence, clinical practice, and nursing science.”
Read more on the announcement on Duke Today.