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,...

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...

Composer Augusta Read Thomas appointed University Professor

The University of Chicago News Office — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:00 -0500

Renowned composer Augusta Read Thomas has been appointed as University Professor of Composition in the Department of Music and the College at the University of Chicago.

University Professors are selected for internationally recognized eminence in their fields as well as for their potential for high impact across the University. Thomas will become the 16th person ever to hold a University Professorship, and the fifth currently at the University.

Martha Roth, Dean of the...

Rasul named Director of Neighborhood Schools Program

The University of Chicago News Office — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:00 -0500

Shaz Rasul, Managing Director of the Chicago Public Schools/University of Chicago Internet Project, has been named Director of the University’s Neighborhood Schools Program. Rasul also will manage the Gear–Up Program that provides academic enrichment to students at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy and Kenwood Academy High School. He will begin his new position Monday, Nov. 1.

Rasul, SM’08, AB’97, has a wide array of experience working with schools as a...