NEW: Clark University Elects Fithian as New President
Monday, January 13, 2020
Clark University has elected David Fithian, Ph.D as its new president. PHOTO: Clark University
Fithian will serve as Clark’s 10h president, succeeding David Angel, who retires in June.
“I’m drawn to pursuing big ideas, to embracing challenges, and to facing tough questions. I have a sense that many at Clark today are thinking big as well. I look forward to developing a shared understanding across the University about where we want to go and how best to get there,” said Fithian.
Fithian will take over the role on July 1.
About Fithian
Fithian is a 1987 graduate of Clark, currently serves as Executive Vice President at the University of Chicago.
Fithian has been a central figure at the University of Chicago, with roles spanning financial strategy, campus master-planning, major capital developments, oversight of the University’s public programs for the arts, executive recruitment, and designing the University’s campaign, which exceeded its $5 billion goal.
Before joining Chicago, he served for 12 years at Harvard University, holding key positions in student academics and well-being, and faculty governance.
In addition to his B.A. degree in sociology and English from Clark, he earned his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in sociology from Yale.
Fithian is married to Michael R. Rodriguez, Ph.D.
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