Dianne F. Harrison

Dianne F. Harrison is a distinguished academic leader with extensive experience in higher education administration, currently serving as President Emerita at California State University, Northridge since June 2012. Notable achievements include enhancing institutional philanthropy, overseeing significant campus developments, and leading strategic initiatives that earned CSUN multiple recognitions, including the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Harrison has held prominent roles in various organizations, including Chair of the Governance Committee for Second Nature and the Division I Committee on Academics for the NCAA, advocating for diversity, equity, and climate action in higher education. With a strong academic background, including a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama, Harrison has significantly contributed to multiple educational and professional organizations throughout their career.