
"Former Business Dean Richard Lyons Named UC Berkeley's New Chancellor"
Rich Lyons, an economist and former dean of the Haas School of Business, has been named the next chancellor of UC Berkeley, becoming the first UC Berkeley undergraduate alumnus to hold the position since 1930. With a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, Lyons aims to enhance institutional culture and public education. His Berkeley roots and mentors have shaped his vision for the future, focusing on equity, fairness, and preserving the university's unique culture.
