Yu Lizhong

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yu.
Yu Lizhong
俞立中
1st Chancellor of New York University Shanghai
In office
2012 – June 1, 2020
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byTong Shijun
Personal details
BornShanghai

Yu Lizhong (Chinese: 俞立中; born September 14, 1949) was the first Chancellor of New York University Shanghai, having held this position from 2012 to 2020.[1] Yu was awarded the title of Chancellor Emeritus of NYU Shanghai upon his retirement.[1] Yu Lizhong joined NYU Shanghai from East China Normal University (ECNU), where he served as president from 2006 to 2012. He also served as president of Shanghai Normal University prior to 2006.[2]

  1. ^ a b "NYU Shanghai Chancellor Yu Lizhong Retires and Is Succeeded by Educator and Scholar Tong Shijun". NYU Shanghai. June 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Leadership". NYU Shanghai. Retrieved 14 June 2015.