This news item is about: The College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome G. Leonard Johnson as the new Assistant Dean for Marketing & Communications, starting in October. Johnson will provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the brand and marketing initiatives of the College and its enterprise operations. He will manage marketing activities, including outreach, events, and business market research initiatives; lead and oversee media relations, communications, publications, web development, social media, and digital presence; and direct delivery of executive-level communications support for the Dean.