The latest news on the UMass Lowell Chancellor Search

About the Search

On January 27, the University of Massachusetts launched the search for a new UMass Lowell chancellor to succeed current Chancellor Jacquie Moloney who announced last July that she would be retiring as the leader of the 18,000-student university following this academic year The search was conducted by a diverse 10-member committee.

The national executive search firm Isaacson Miller was hired to assist with the recruitment process.

Read the full press release announcing the launch of the search here.

Dr. Julie Chen appointed

Following a comprehensive screening process that was launched on January 27, the UMass Lowell Chancellor Search Committee forwarded finalists for the position to UMass President Marty Meehan for his consideration on April 27. After collecting feedback on the finalists from the UMass Lowell community following a series of feedback sessions, President Meehan recommended Dr. Julie Chen to the UMass Board of Trustees, who unanimously approved her appointment on May 9.

In recommending Dr. Chen to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees, UMass President Marty Meehan, a UMass Lowell alumnus and former UMass Lowell Chancellor, said: “With her vast experience in all the areas that will determine the success of the university in the years ahead, and with her deep commitment to empowering students and communities through education and innovation, Dr. Chen is the right person at this moment to lead UMass Lowell.”

Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Manning, also a UMass Lowell, alumnus, said: “Julie Chen’s track record of excellence and innovation speaks for itself. Not only will she bring tremendous experience to a complex job, she will be a visible and positive role model for students, a results-driven leader, and a collaborative partner, all aimed at driving student success and community prosperity.”

Read the full press release on Dr. Chen's appointment as UMass Lowell Chancellor.

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