Cornell dean chosen as next president of University of Richmond

Kevin Hallock (Photo credit: Cornell University website)

ITHACA, N.Y. — Kevin Hallock, dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, will become the next president of the University of Richmond, effective Aug. 15.

Hallock stepped down as dean on March 4, per a news release on the Cornell website. He will remain a member of the Cornell faculty and continue to serve on campus committees through August, the school said.

Cornell has named Andrew Karolyi, deputy dean and dean of academic affairs, as acting dean of the SC Johnson College of Business.

“During Kevin’s 16-year tenure at Cornell, he has held several administrative roles, including the dean of Cornell’s [Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR)] School and, most recently, dean of Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business,” Michael Kotlikoff, provost of Cornell University, said. “In each role, he brought a strong vision and leadership that helped to make him and the colleges he oversaw successful. Moreover, Kevin has been an outstanding university citizen, contributing tirelessly to many initiatives, and a close personal colleague. This is a terrific opportunity for Kevin and I know that he will make an excellent president for the University of Richmond.”

Hallock will be the 11th president to lead the 190-year-old University of Richmond.

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