CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has named Dr. Faiza Khoja as the new Dean of the College of Business, effective January 12, 2026. 

Khoja加入岛大学时拥有20多年的高等教育和领导经验，最近担任中央华盛顿大学商学院院长。 她在战略管理、行业参与、体验式学习和学生成功方面拥有丰富的专业知识。 

“With a strong commitment to student success and a collaborative approach to working with industry and community partners, Dr. Khoja is poised to strengthen the college’s role as a key contributor to regional economic growth and workforce development,” said Dr. Cate Rudowsky, TAMU-CC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We look forward to the impactful connections and innovations she will bring to the Islander community and beyond.” 

在加入Central Washington University之前，Khoja曾担任Texas A&M University-Central Texas工商管理学院院长和University of Houston-Downtown学术事务高级助理副校长等领导职务。 在学术界之外，她还为神经分化者创办了一所非营利性学校，并在几个社区委员会任职。 Khoja earned her Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business. 

“What excites me most about joining the Island University is the opportunity to build on its unique spirit of innovation and community,” Khoja said. “Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s commitment to student success, regional engagement, and global reach aligns deeply with my own purpose-driven leadership philosophy — one that empowers learners to thrive, lead, and create meaningful impact in a rapidly changing world.” 

Khoja还与她的新岛民同事分享了合作和共同目标的信息。 

“To our talented faculty and staff, I am eager to partner with you in fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous innovation,” Khoja said. “Together, we will advance academic excellence, invest in research and professional development, and create an environment where every voice contributes to the college’s shared success.”