Dr.  Dr. Calvin Nobles is the Portfolio Vice President and Dean of the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at the University of Maryland Global Campus. A distinguished leader with 25 years of service in the U.S. Navy, he brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, human factors engineering, and academic leadership. Previously, he served as Department Chair at Illinois Institute of Technology, where he earned the 2023 Dean’s Award for Distinguished Service and elevated the online Master’s in Cybersecurity program to national prominence. Dr. Nobles holds multiple doctoral degrees and serves on influential boards, including the National Cryptologic Foundation and the Cyber Assocation Inc. Renowned for his commitment to diversity, innovation, and student success, he continues to drive the future of cybersecurity education.