Frank H. Wu Begins Tenure as Chancellor and Dean

Frank H. Wu begins his tenure today as UC Hastings Chancellor and Dean. The first Asian American to serve as dean at UC Hastings, Dean Wu previously taught at Howard University. He served as dean of Wayne State University Law School in his hometown of Detroit. 

Dean Wu says, "This is an exciting and extraordinary opportunity to elevate UC Hastings even higher on the national scene, and I am deeply honored and privileged to bring my experience and skills to bear on this challenge."

Dean Wu is dedicated to institutional advancement. He has started both a strategic planning process and a major effort to ensure that Hastings maintains and improves on its reputation as one of the leading law schools of California and the United States. He expects to undertake a comprehensive capital campaign, the first such effort for the institution.

Board Chair Bruce Simon '80 says, "Frank Wu is a brilliant, world-class scholar and national leader in higher education. He was selected because of his powerful strategic vision for raising our 131-year-old law school to a new level. He has the experience and commitment to develop unprecedented private support for the College," Board Chair Simon emphasized.

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