CHANCELLOR , UCI
WHY:Leads largest OC university with nearly 40,000 students, over 220 degree programs and $5B economic impact.
IN THE NEWS:UCI researchers granted $1M from the state in September to launch a climate innovation hub. Also received an $11M donation to fund a five-year research network studying the potential for artificial intelligence to improve children’s learning.
NOTABLE:Published author on law, public policy. Among his books are “The Constitution Besieged: The Rise and Demise of Lochner Era Police Powers Jurisprudence,” “The Votes That Counted: How the Court Decided the 2000 Presidential Election” and “American Constitutionalism.”
