Nancy L. Zimpher | |
|---|---|
 Zimpher in 2013 | |
| 12th Chancellor of the State University of New York | |
| In office June 1, 2009 – September 4, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | David Paterson |
| Preceded by | John J. O’Connor (Officer in Charge) |
| Succeeded by | Kristina M. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1946 Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse | Kenneth R. Howey |
| Residence(s) | Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Profession | Educator |
| Institutions | Ohio State University University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee University of Cincinnati State University of New York |
| Salary | $545,400 |
| Website | Office of the Chancellor |
Nancy Lusk Zimpher (born October 29, 1946) is an American educator, state university leader, and former Chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY).[1] Prior to her service at SUNY, Zimpher was a dean and professor of education at Ohio State University (where she had earned her bachelors, master's and doctoral degrees); then Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee between 1998 and 2003; and President of the University of Cincinnati from 2003 through May 2009. Zimpher was the first woman to serve as Chancellor of SUNY, UWM's first woman chancellor, and UC's first female president. Zimpher is a native of the village of Gallipolis in southern Ohio.[2]
- ^ "Challenges aplenty at SUNY". The Times Union. Albany, New York. February 11, 2009. p. 1A. Retrieved February 17, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Nancy Zimpher, UC's new president, at a glance". Retrieved September 4, 2008.