The University of Arizona has announced that Kimberly Andrews Espy, vice president for research and innovation and dean of the Graduate School at the University of Oregon, has accepted the position of senior vice president for research the University of Arizona.

President Gottfredson, in an email to campus, congratulated Espy on her appointment.  “I wish Dr. Espy the very best in her new appointment, and thank her for her outstanding service to the University of Oregon. During her nearly three-year tenure at the UO, she has provided valuable leadership and guidance that has greatly benefited our research mission,” said Gottfredson.

We will provide details about the search for her replacement here on Around the O as that information is made available.

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