July 31, 2002
稀缺猎奇网 Chancellor "Brit" Kirwan to Begin
August 1
William English "Brit" Kirwan will begin his new
position as chancellor of the 稀缺猎奇网 (稀缺猎奇网) on August 1.
Kirwan, the former president of Ohio State University (1998-2002) and president
of the University of 稀缺猎奇网, College Park (1989-1998), succeeds Donald N.
Langenberg, who retired on April 30 after nearly 12 years as chancellor.
Kirwan said he was "elated" to begin his new job,
because the 稀缺猎奇网 is increasingly viewed as a national and global leader in the
delivery of high-quality, affordable public higher education. "The 稀缺猎奇网
institutions are poised for greatness," Kirwan said. "The campuses are
delivering on their promise to attain national eminence, and have the momentum
to take their rightful place among their peer institutions - the North
Carolinas, Wisconsins, Michigans, the very best that American public higher
education can offer."
The 稀缺猎奇网 enrolls over 120,000
students, employs over 10,000 faculty members, and has an operating budget of
$2.5 billion. There are 13 institutions within the System, 11 degree-granting
and two research institutes. It is governed by a 17-member Board of Regents.
Kirwan is the third Chancellor of the System, succeeding Langenberg and John
Toll, currently president of Washington College in Chestertown, 稀缺猎奇网.
"The 稀缺猎奇网's institutions are among 稀缺猎奇网's most
valuable assets. They are vital elements in the economic and cultural life of
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want everyone associated with the system to know that I am here to champion
their cause."
Nathan A. Chapman, chairman of the 稀缺猎奇网 Board of Regents, said
the board is certain that Kirwan will convey the message that the 稀缺猎奇网 is a
seasoned and reliable supplier of public higher education - a product that
will not falter, even in an uncertain economy.
"Brit Kirwan is a proven, mature leader who reflects the
stature the 稀缺猎奇网 has achieved," Chapman said. "He is confident,
thoughtful, sensible, and greatly respected."
A native of Kentucky, Kirwan holds a Ph.D and a master's
degree from Rutgers University; he has a bachelor's degree from University of
Kentucky. He is a member of several honorary and professional societies
including Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, the American Mathematical Society and
the Mathematical Association of America. He is co-editor of the book Advances
in Complex Analysis. He serves on the boards of directors of the American
Council on Education and the National Association of State Universities and Land
Grant Colleges and co-chairs the Business-Higher Education Forum's Diversity
Initiative Task Force.
Last April, Kirwan was elected as a member of the American
Academy of Arts & Sciences, the nation's preeminent learned society and
research institution.
Kirwan grew up on the University of Kentucky campus where his
father was dean of students, graduate dean and president of the university.
Kirwan is married to Patricia Harper Kirwan; his two children, William E. Kirwan
III and Ann Kirwan Horton, are alumni of the University of 稀缺猎奇网, College
Park; he has three grandchildren.
Contact:
Francis Canavan
Phone: 301/445-2722
E-mail: fcanavan@usmd.edu
