News A Week in Pictures: Dean Ryan's First Week Posted September 5, 2013 By Jill Anderson Dean James Ryan had a lot in common with the 641 new students arriving at HGSE last week, including first day jitters.“I officially started just last week, although I spent a lot of time this summer meeting faculty and staff,” he told them in his orientation welcome, adding jokingly, “I’m not sure who should be more nervous — me starting as a new dean, or you starting at an Ed School with a new dean.”Ryan, a leading scholar of education law and policy, was named the new dean of HGSE in June 2013. An award-winning teacher who served on the University of Virginia faculty since 1998, Ryan spent much of his busy first week meeting with students, staff, and faculty. Here’s a glimpse into the life of a new dean. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast A Talk with Dean James Ryan Dean James Ryan reflects on his vision for HGSE, the role of education schools, and whether he roots for the Red Sox or Yankees Ed. Magazine Reflections of a Retiring Former Misfit Professor Jerry Murphy reflects on his long and storied career in education Ed. Magazine A Kathy Story As our outgoing dean gets ready for a big move across the state, a look at using power for good, the nexus, and why everyone calls her by her first name