Tuesday, May 5

Dr. David T. Hayhurst has more than 35 years in higher education, which includes extensive administrative and engineering credentials.  His career as dean at Southern Miss began in August 2014.

 

Hayhurst previously served as dean of the College of Engineering at both San Diego State University (2002-2013) and the University of South Alabama (1992-2002).  A Massachusetts native, Hayhurst served as chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Cleveland State University (1985-1991).

 

He earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute; his master’s degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his doctorate in chemical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

 

Beyond his work in universities, Dr. Hayhurst has been involved with purebred dogs, particularly Great Danes, since 1975. He and his wife Mari breed, raise, show and judge AKC registered Great Danes, Boxers and Rottweilers. They judge five other breeds in the working group. Since 1990, the Hayhursts have had a Great Dane ranked in the top 20 in the nation four separate years. Currently, they are actively campaigning both a Great Dane and a Boxer.