SUNY Chancellor Appointed Past-Chair of Coalition of Urban Serving Universities

SUNY Chancellor Appointed Past-Chair of Coalition of Urban Serving Universities

Washington, D.C. – SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher was reappointed this week to the Executive Committee of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU). Chancellor Zimpher, who has served as chair of USU since 2005, will now serve as past-chair.

USU is a network of more than 45 public urban research universities in cities in every region of the country. University presidents created the coalition to leverage the intellectual capital and economic power of urban universities, thereby improving urban life and America's competitiveness in the global economy.

Chancellor Zimpher said, “By joining our missions and harnessing collaboration, USU enables higher education to address some of the country’s most pressing urban needs. It has been an honor to serve as USU chair, and I am delighted to be able to continue my association with USU in my new role as past chair.”

Also appointed were Portland State University President Wim Wiewel as chair, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Chancellor Charles R. Bantz as chair-elect, University of Minnesota Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration Robert J. Jones as treasurer, and University of Houston System Chancellor and University of Houston President Renu Khator as secretary.

USU members partner with cities and metropolitan regions to prompt transformative investment in these urban areas. The goals are to develop human capital and create a workforce ready to compete in the new economy of the 21st century; revitalize neighborhoods and increase economic development; and reduce health disparities and improve community health.

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