It is a pleasure to recognize our IUSD colleagues who received promotion during the 2025–2026 promotion and tenure cycle. This process began nearly one year ago with the submission of their dossiers and included multiple levels of review, including external reviews, four levels of review at the school level, and review by the IU Indianapolis Promotion and Tenure Committee. Following completion of these review processes and confirmation by the IU Board of Trustees, candidates received notification of their promotion from President Whitten. The promotion and/or the award of tenure is earned through significant achievement and accomplishment that brings distinction to the individual, school, campus and university. These individuals not only receive public recognition but also a monetary award for their achievement.
The following candidates were successful in their application for promotion. Faculty promotions to the next rank became effective July 1, 2026.
 | Dr. Armando Soto, associate professor, department of Dental Public Health and Dental Informatics, was promoted to the rank of professor on the basis of excellence in service. Dr. Soto has since retired from his full-time position and is now working at IUSD as an adjunct professor in the same department. |
 | Dr. Yasuyoshi Ueki, associate professor, department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, was promoted to the rank of professor on the basis of excellence in research. |
 | Dr. Oriana Capin, clinical assistant professor in the department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions, was promoted to clinical associate professor on the basis of excellence in teaching. |
 | Prof. Abrielle Lamphere, clinical assistant professor in department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions, division of Allied Dental Education Programs – Dental Hygiene, at the IUSD Fort Wayne campus, was promoted to clinical associate professor on the basis of excellence in teaching. |
 | Dr. Pamela Linder, clinical assistant professor, department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry, was promoted to clinical associate professor on the basis of a balanced case. |
 | Dr. Priya Thomas, clinical assistant professor in the department of Comprehensive Care and Allied Professions, was promoted to clinical associate professor on the basis of a balanced case. |
 | Dr. Chao-Chieh Yang, clinical assistant professor in the department of Prosthodontics, was promoted to clinical associate professor on the basis of excellence in teaching. |