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Regents name Robert Dynes as new University of California president

Regents of the University of California made the selection Wednesday. He will become UC president on Oct. 2 replacing Richard Atkinson, who is retiring after eight years as UC president.

Dynes was selected from a national pool of more than 300 candidates. The recommendation was made by a regental selection committee that was assisted by advisory committees of faculty, staff, students and alumni.

"We know Bob Dynes well from his work on the University of California President's Council on the National Laboratories and the Los Alamos National Laboratory Oversight Board," Interim Laboratory Director Pete Nanos said of Dynes' appointment as UC president. "He has been a tremendous supporter of the national laboratories and he is extremely well respected by everyone in the labs. We couldn't be happier."

"Bob Dynes is an outstanding individual who will provide superb leadership to maintain the quality and accessibility of the University of California," said John J. Moores, chairman of the Board of Regents. "He brings the perfect mix of skills and experiences to tackle this demanding job. I appreciate the input of all who participated in the selection process, and I am particularly grateful to the faculty for the important role they played in our deliberations."

At Wednesday's regents meeting in Oakland, Dynes pledged his commitment as president to high-quality teaching, research that serves the public interest, expanded educational opportunity and institutional accountability.

"I am elated by the prospect of taking the helm of the premier university in the world, a place where the very best come to study, to work and to learn," Dynes said. "Sustaining the quality of the UC system will be my priority and my privilege as president."

To read a UC news release, click here.

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