It is our pleasure to announce that the first ACE PhD graduate, DM Semasinghe, has been voted Dean of the Faculty of Commerce & Management studies of the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. The Dean is selected through the votes of permanent faculty members. Semasinghe assumed the role 2 July which will run for three years. We congratulate Semasinghe on this great achievement and wish him well in his endeavours to improve opportunities for his community through the development of research and teaching.