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Sam Hawgood Takes the Helm at UCSF

By Kristen Bole on April 1, 2014

Renowned pediatrician and medical school dean Sam Hawgood, MBBS, has taken over as interim chancellor of UC San Francisco.
UCSF to Host Town Hall Meetings to Discuss Qualities of Next Chancellor

March 5, 2014

Members of the UCSF community are invited to share their ideas on the qualities and characteristics they would like to see in the next chancellor during town hall meetings on Monday, March 10.
Sam Hawgood Named Interim UCSF Chancellor

By Kristen Bole on January 23, 2014

Sam Hawgood's career at UCSF has spanned 32 years, starting as a fellow and leading up to his appointment as interim chancellor, which the UC Board of Regents approved on Jan. 23.
UC Board of Regents Approves Sam Hawgood as Interim Chancellor

By Kristen Bole on January 23, 2014

The University of California Board of Regents has unanimously approved the appointment of renowned pediatrician and medical dean Sam Hawgood, MBBS, to serve as interim chancellor of UC San Francisco.
Chancellor Discusses Transition Plan, Thanks UCSF Community in Video Message

By Leland Kim on January 23, 2014

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, addresses the UCSF community in a video message, highlighting key initiatives and thanking the people of UCSF for their support over the years.
Innovative Researchers Honored for Work Fighting Life-Threatening Diseases

By Pete Farley on December 20, 2013

Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellman kicked off a special day-long symposium recognizing the winners of the 2014 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences on Dec. 13. It was the centerpiece of a two-day celebration hosted by UCSF.
Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann Tells UCSF Community She's Stepping Down

December 17, 2013

UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann announced to the campus community on Dec. 16 that she will step down from her post to become chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann to Step Down

By Jennifer O'Brien on December 17, 2013

Susan Desmond-Hellmann, MD, MPH, is stepping down from her position as chancellor of UCSF at the end of March, to become the chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Chancellor Sends Message of Support to Those Affected by Philippines Typhoon

November 13, 2013

In the wake of the devastating typhoon in the Philippines, UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann sent out a message to the campus community.
State of the University 2013 Transcript

September 24, 2013

A transcript of Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann's State of the University address on Sept. 24, 2013.

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