The University of California has appointed Richard Lyons as the 12th chancellor of UC Berkeley, effective July 1, concluding a six-month search. Lyons, who has served as the chief innovation officer and former dean of the Haas Business School, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having dedicated three decades to the campus as a student, professor of economics and finance, and associate vice chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship. His appointment has been met with enthusiasm, with UC President expressing excitement over Lyons' academic credentials and commitment to innovation and equity. Lyons, known on Twitter as @RichLyons, is set to succeed Carol Christ as chancellor.
Richard Lyons, a UC Berkeley alumnus and former dean of the Haas School of Business, has been appointed the next chancellor of the campus, following a decision by the Board of Regents Wednesday. https://t.co/pdOlFFuhNr
The University of California at Berkeley has named Richard Lyons, its chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer, as its new chancellor. https://t.co/KV5mMhz6tZ
Cal has a new chancellor on July 1: Rich Lyons https://t.co/yj9Wrcxrao
New @UCBerkeley Chancellor-Designate Rich Lyons says he leans toward “institutional neutrality” and refraining from making statements on behalf of Berkeley about issues of the day. Stanford, U of Chicago also take such a stand.
UC Regents name Richard Lyons as new UC Berkeley chancellor https://t.co/AqBj6CFQHx
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The UC Regents have announced UC Berkeley's next chancellor, and he's a familiar face on campus. https://t.co/5LVHlD61Ok https://t.co/5LVHlD61Ok
The next UC Berkeley chancellor has dedicated three decades to this campus: as a student, professor of economics and finance, the dean of @BerkeleyHaas, and Berkeley's associate vice chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The University of California announced Wednesday that it has chosen Richard Lyons, its chief innovation officer and former dean of the Haas Business School as the 12th chancellor of UC Berkeley, following a six-month search. https://t.co/bUO0ApUasf https://t.co/IT9XK7lE39
Thrilled to appoint @UCBerkeley alum @RichLyons as the campus’s next chancellor! Rich brings impressive academic and research credentials and a deep commitment to innovation & equity. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this incredible campus. Go Bears! https://t.co/lS1tc82iVH
UC Berkeley insider known for questioning the status quo is poised to be new chancellor https://t.co/gEpwfQsmYr
BREAKING: Richard Lyons, @BerkeleyHaas professor of economics and finance, will succeed Carol Christ as the next @UCBerkeley Chancellor. Story to come in @dailycal.