US EditionUniversity of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announces resignation
- Dennis Assanis, who has led the University of Delaware for nearly nine years, revealed his intention to resign effective June 30, 2025, marking the conclusion of his presidency.
- Assanis announced his resignation to take a break, stating that disagreements related to university finances and spending were not the cause of his decision.
- During his presidency starting in June 2016, Assanis oversaw significant growth in research, enrollment, campus facilities, and student success despite major financial challenges.
- Applications increased 50% to a record 41,000 in 2025, research expenditures grew over 160%, and UD rose 60 places in the Wall Street Journal/Pulse rankings under Assanis.
- The Board plans to name an interim president by July 1, 2025, to maintain stability as UD transitions leadership with a focus on continued growth and institutional excellence.
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UD President Assanis to step down in June
Why Should Delaware Care?As president of the University of Delaware, Dennis Assanis oversees the largest public university in the state with more than 20,000 students. His tenure has been marked by large growth at the university, but also financial difficulties and a strained relationship with faculty. In a surprise announcement, University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis revealed Monday that he will conclude his nearly decade-long tenure a…
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NBC PhiladelphiaUniversity of Delaware president to step down at end of June
University leaders say the announcement of an interim president to serve beginning July 1 will be forthcoming.
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After nine years of significant capital improvements as well as enrollment gains, University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis will depart from the university at the end of June. The post UD President Assanis to step down appeared first on Delaware Business Times.
University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announces resignation
President Assanis presents his 2022 President’s Report to the University Association of Retired Faculty. University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announced Monday he will step down from his role at the end of June, concluding a nine-year tenure that saw record growth in research, student success, and institutional rankings. Assanis, who became UD’s 28th president in 2016, said he and his wife, Eleni, are filled with gratitude for their ti…
Assanis Stepping Down As UD President
The University of Delaware will undergo a leadership change this summer, as President Dennis Assanis has announced his decision to step down from his role, effective June 30. Assanis, who has led the institution for the past nine years, shared the news in a message to the university community, expressing deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve and reflecting on the accomplishments achieved during his tenure. His presidency saw major strid…
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