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Effective January 6, 2025, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jason Kreag will serve as Interim Dean of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.
Since joining the College of Law faculty in 2013, Jason has established himself as a respected educator, scholar and colleague. As Associate Dean since 2020, he has been instrumental in strengthening the college’s academic programs and fostering innovation.
“I am grateful for the trust placed in me during this important time for the College of Law," said Jason. "Our students, faculty, staff and alumni make this community exceptional, and I am committed to working with all of you to continue building on our strengths, advancing innovation in legal education and addressing the challenges facing the legal profession.”
Jason’s teaching and scholarship focus on critical areas of the criminal justice system, including prosecutorial misconduct, forensic science, wrongful convictions and the intersection of technology and privacy. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Jason is a celebrated professor and mentor, recognized with honors such as Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year and the Leslie F. and Patricia Bell Faculty Service Award.
Prior to joining the College of Law, Jason served as a staff attorney at the Innocence Project, where he worked on issues including unreliable forensic evidence, prosecutorial misconduct and wrongful convictions. He has also worked at the Southern Center for Human Rights, handling post-conviction capital cases.
“During this transitional period, Professor Kreag’s expertise, collaborative leadership, and vision will provide steady guidance,” wrote University of Arizona Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ronald Marx in announcing Jason’s appointment. “He is committed to engaging with students, faculty, staff, alums and members of the legal community to sustain the college’s momentum as a nationally recognized institution.”
The national search for the next permanent dean is targeted to begin in fall 2025, and we will provide updates as the process unfolds.
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