UC Berkeley appoints Richard Lyons, Haas School of Business dean, as new chancellor, succeeding Carol Christ.

UC Berkeley alumnus Richard Lyons, former dean of the Haas School of Business, has been appointed the new chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, succeeding Carol Christ. Lyons, known for his innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, will start his tenure on July 1, facing challenges including addressing faculty workloads, financial hardships, and maintaining historic buildings while navigating culture wars over free speech and diversity.

April 10, 2024
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