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...

Chicago United names Nim Chinniah a 2011 Business Leader of Color

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00 -0500

The business advocacy organization Chicago United has announced that Nim Chinniah, Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer for the University of Chicago, is among 44 local business executives being recognized in a new publication, Business Leaders of Color.

Chicago United promotes multiracial leadership in business to advance parity in economic opportunity. It supports the business community’s need to maximize the use of corporate and...

Morris Philipson, former director of University of Chicago Press, 1926-2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:26 -0500

Morris Philipson, director emeritus of the University of Chicago Press and a leading figure in academic book publishing, died Thursday, Nov. 3. Philipson, 85, was a resident of Chicago.

He was a lion in the publishing world and served as director of the Press from 1967 to 2000. During his tenure — the longest of any director in the Press’s 119-year history — he raised the bar in academic publishing to...

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...

Nimocks receives special award as inductee of Chicago’s Senior Citizen Hall of Fame

Laura Milani Alessio — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:53 -0500

Rudy Nimocks has spent a lifetime blazing new trails, so it seemed only natural when the City of Chicago gave Nimocks a special award as part of his induction into the city’s prestigious Senior Citizen Hall of Fame.

This year’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held earlier this month, was the last for former Mayor Richard M. Daley, so the city’s Department of Family & Support Services created an award to be given in Daley’s name to an inductee with...