The University of Kansas appoints Arash Mafi as new provost, effective March 2, 2026. La universidad de Kansas nombra a Arash Mafi como nuevo rector, a partir del 2 de marzo de 2026.

The University of Kansas has named Arash Mafi as its new provost and chief academic officer, effective March 2, succeeding Barbara Bichelmeyer. La Universidad de Kansas ha nombrado a Arash Mafi como su nuevo rector y director académico, a partir del 2 de marzo, sucediendo a Barbara Bichelmeyer. Mafi, currently executive dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, is credited with boosting research spending by 17% and cutting DFW rates by 19%. Mafi, actualmente decano ejecutivo de la Facultad de Artes y Ciencias Liberales, se le atribuye el aumento del gasto en investigación en un 17% y la reducción de las tasas de DFW en un 19%. Jennifer Roberts, former senior vice provost, will become the new executive dean. Jennifer Roberts, ex vicerrector principal, se convertirá en el nuevo decano ejecutivo. Both appointments follow an internal search aimed at ensuring continuity during a key phase of institutional development. Ambos nombramientos se producen tras una búsqueda interna destinada a garantizar la continuidad durante una fase clave del desarrollo institucional.