Dennis Assanis has been appointed the new chancellor of UC Santa Barbara following the resignation of Henry T. Yang after thirty-one years. His leadership comes at a challenging time for the UC system, which is facing financial and political pressures. Assanis previously served as president of the University of Delaware, where he significantly increased research expenditures to $466 million and developed various initiatives focused on health and life sciences. Assanis is recognized for his commitment to student success and for expanding research and innovation during his tenure in Delaware.
Dennis Assanis has been appointed the new chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, succeeding Henry T. Yang after his 31-year tenure. He faced financial and political difficulties.
During his presidency at the University of Delaware, research expenditures grew significantly to $466 million, focusing on health, life sciences, and clean hydrogen.
Assanis brought numerous initiatives to the Delaware campus, including the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, emphasizing research on vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
UC President Michael V. Drake praised Assanis for his commitment to student success, academic excellence, and a record of expanding research and innovation.
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