Samantha Campbell Named Associate Vice President for USU Moab

MOAB, Utah — Utah State University has announced Samantha Campbell as associate vice president for the USU Moab campus. Campbell has been serving in the role as interim since May 2025.

“Samantha brings an exceptional combination of leadership, strategic vision, deep care for students and a genuine passion for both USU and the Moab community,” said Kristian Olsen, deputy vice president for Statewide residential campuses. “Over the past year, she has demonstrated thoughtful leadership, strong relationship building skills and a clear understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges of the campus. She is highly respected by faculty, staff, students and community partners alike.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to be named associate vice president for the Moab campus,” Campbell said. “Having spent more than a decade working in this community, it is a dream to continue with USU in this role and have the privilege of calling Moab home.”

In addition to serving as interim AVP, Campbell also works as associate campus director and director of student services for the USU Moab campus. Known for leading with compassion, care and vision, Campbell has been instrumental in the growth of the Moab campus.

“I truly believe Samantha is the right leader at the right time for USU Moab, and I am excited about the future of the campus under her leadership,” Olsen said.