Utah Valley University (UVU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Magleby, Ph.D., as dean of the Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), effective June 16, 2026.
Utah Valley University (UVU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Magleby, Ph.D., as dean of the Smith College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), effective June 16, 2026.
Magleby brings extensive experience in academic administration, curriculum innovation, and institutional leadership. He is a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU) and served in key leadership roles, including associate dean and director of the BYU Honors Program, with a strong focus on student development, collaborative programs, industry relationships, and academic excellence. An internationally recognized researcher in compliant mechanisms, Magleby’s pioneering work has resulted in over 40 patents and 250 publications spanning theory, technology development, and advanced mechanical design, and the advisement of hundreds of graduate students.
He holds a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering from BYU and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is deeply engaged in advancing engineering education, having co-founded a nationally recognized, industry-sponsored capstone design program. He has published on Capstone program design, leadership development, and study abroad for engineers and technologists.
UVU looks forward to the leadership and exceptional expertise Magleby will contribute to SCET. Magleby is poised to elevate the college’s mission, foster academic excellence, and strengthen connections within the UVU community.
