UChicago News

Deborah Nelson named Deputy Provost for Graduate Education

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:12 -0500

Deborah Nelson, Associate Professor in English Language & Literature and the College, has been named to a three-year term as Deputy Provost for Graduate Education effective Sept. 1, Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum announced. She will succeed Cathy J. Cohen, the David and Mary Winton Green Professor in Political Science and the College and the inaugural Deputy Provost for Graduate Education, who will return full-time to the faculty.

Nelson will work closely with the deans,...

McDade named Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues

Steve Kloehn — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:05 -0500

Dr. William McDade, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs at the Pritzker School of Medicine, has been named to a three-year term as Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues, Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum announced.

McDade, who is well known for recruiting and supporting young scholars at Pritzker, will work across the University to create a “diverse, vibrant, and welcoming environment for the most...

DeVries named communications VP for University of Chicago Medical Center

John Easton — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:39 -0500

Kathleen A. DeVries, a specialist in external relations and business strategy for academic medical centers, has been appointed Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the University of Chicago Medical Center, effective Feb. 7, 2011.

In this position, which reports to the Medical Center president, DeVries will lead the marketing effort for the Medical Center and the University of Chicago Practice Plan, coordinate Medical Center business development, and work closely...

Cates appointed Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

Steve Kloehn — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:13 -0500

Damon Cates, MBA’05 and a former member of the alumni relations and development staff at the University, has been appointed Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, and Executive Director of the Alumni Association.

Tom Farrell, Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development, said Cates will focus on integration, collaboration and a commitment to effectively engaging the UChicago community in the life of the University on a sustained basis....

Lickerman named interim Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Counseling

The University of Chicago News Office — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00 -0500

Dr. Alex Lickerman has been named interim Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Counseling, effective Dec. 1.

Kimberly Goff-Crews, Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students in the University, announced the appointment, saying Lickerman will be responsible for integrating all health-related programs for students into one comprehensive health and counseling service. Among his important tasks will be strengthening services and access at the Student Care Center...