Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Almazan as interim director of intercollegiate athletics at UC Riverside, effective August 22, 2025. 

Dear Colleagues, It has been one month since I began my service as chancellor of UC Riverside. During my first several weeks, I had opportunities to engage broadly, including attending my first UC Board of Regents meeting, traveling to Washington, D.C. for introductory meetings with members of the California delegation, and meeting with community organizations in Inland Southern California.  I also had the opportunity to learn more about UCR’s rich history and meet many of you, the staff and faculty who bring the university’s mission to life every day.

S. Jack Hu was named chancellor of UC Riverside on May 28. Several days later, he traveled to UCR for some faculty, staff, and student visits. The University Relations news & content team spoke with him during his visit; following is a transcript of that conversation.  UCR News: You have held successful, long-term leadership positions at University of Michigan and at University of Georgia. You no doubt had the opportunity to ride out your career in a comfortable, rewarding environment. What compelled you instead to pursue the chancellorship at UC Riverside?