UChicago News

Amy Iwano named executive director of University of Chicago Presents

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00 -0500

The University of Chicago Presents has named Amy Iwano to the role of executive director, effective April 2. Iwano comes to UChicago after 18 years as executive director of the Chicago Chamber Musicians.

Martha Feldman, chair of the University’s Music Department, said of the appointment: “Amy Iwano will continue to invigorate University of Chicago Presents in its mission of bringing Chicago the finest chamber music...

Gloria Graham named Assistant Vice President for Police Services, Assistant Chief of Police

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:57 -0500

Gloria Graham, a leader in campus law enforcement, has been named Assistant Vice President for Police Services and Assistant Chief of Police at the University of Chicago. She will begin on Feb. 1, 2012.

In her new role, Graham will provide day-to-day oversight of the University of Chicago Police Department and serve as second-in-command to Marlon Lynch, Associate Vice President for Safety & Security and Chief of Police.

Graham is currently Chief of Police at the...

Laila Rashid named vice president for Medical Center development

John Easton — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:48 -0500

Laila M. Rashid has been appointed vice president for development at the University of Chicago Medical Center and associate dean in the Biological Sciences Division. She has served in this role on an interim basis since January 2011.

Rashid has been with the University since 2004, when she left the University of California to become director of principal gifts. She has held other titles at the Medical Center, including senior...

Susan Sher, former Chief of Staff to the First Lady, returns to University of Chicago Medical Center

John Easton — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:01 -0500

Former White House adviser Susan S. Sher will return to the University of Chicago on Aug. 1, in a new role as Executive Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Public Affairs at the Medical Center, reporting to the Dean and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, and Senior Adviser to the President of the University.

She will coordinate the Medical Center’s external relations initiatives, develop and oversee corporate-relations strategy, and represent the...

Pritzker appointed chair of the University of Chicago Charter School board

Susie Allen — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00 -0500

Margot Pritzker has been appointed governing board chair of the University of Chicago Charter School, effective July 1.

As chair, Pritzker will lead the Charter School’s 17-member governing board, which provides oversight to the school’s four South Side campuses. Pritzker has served on the governing board since July 2007.

“The University of Chicago Charter School contributes directly to...

Malunda named Senior Associate Vice President for Community Engagement

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:33 -0500

Sonya Malunda has been appointed Senior Associate Vice President for Community Engagement, effective July 1.

“This promotion reflects the important role Sonya plays in supporting the University's community and civic engagement initiatives across the South Side of Chicago and with our partners across the City of Chicago,” said David Greene, Executive Vice President of the University. “We are fortunate to benefit from her leadership in this expanded role....

Daniel Shannon appointed to fourth term as Graham School dean

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:58 -0500

Daniel Shannon, now completing his 15th year as Dean of the William B. and Catherine V. Graham School of General Studies, has been reappointed to a fourth term.

“We are delighted Dan has agreed to serve another term as Dean,” said Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum. “The faculty review process confirmed that Dan’s dedication to continuing studies, ability to establish connections with divisional and professional school faculty, and tireless pursuit of new...

Kurt Ahlm named associate dean of student recruitment and admissions at Chicago Booth

Allan Friedman — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:11 -0500

Kurt Ahlm has been named associate dean of student recruitment and admissions for the full-time MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced April 4. Previously he was senior director of admissions at Chicago Booth.

“This is a very natural transition for us and for Kurt, who has spent nearly nine years in Booth admissions with responsibilities that have included virtually every aspect of...

Joseph Buck named associate dean of alumni relations and development at Chicago Booth

Allan Friedman — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:48 -0500

Joseph Buck, an accomplished fundraiser who leads UChicago development efforts directed at individuals and families, has been named associate dean of alumni relations and development at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced April 4.

The appointment is effective May 16.

“With his deep roots in education and more than eight years leading development teams at the University of Chicago,...

Matthew Tirrell named founding director of Institute for Molecular Engineering

Steve Koppes — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:47 -0500

Matthew Tirrell, a pioneering researcher in the fields of biomolecular engineering and nanotechnology, has been appointed founding Pritzker Director of the University of Chicago’s new Institute for Molecular Engineering, effective July 1. The institute, created in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, will explore innovative technologies that address fundamental societal problems...