The University of California Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Dennis Assanis as UC Santa Barbara’s next chancellor, succeeding Chancellor Henry Yang.
A seasoned academic leader, Dr. Assanis joins our campus from the University of Delaware (UD), where he has served as president since 2016. Under his leadership, UD grew into a nationally ranked hub for research, innovation, and student achievement, priorities he’s excited to bring to Santa Barbara. He will officially step into the role on September 1, 2025.
“Dr. Assanis is the right person to lead UC Santa Barbara into the future,” said UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. “His deep understanding of the power of interdisciplinary work combined with his energy, insight and strategic vision will blend perfectly with the excellence of UC Santa Barbara students, faculty and staff as they address the world’s most urgent challenges.” Read the full announcement on The Current.
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