University of New Mexico VP for Research Announces Retirement
What happened
Ellen Fisher, who served as vice president for research and economic development at the University of New Mexico since 2021, announced she will retire in the spring semester of 2027. Nominations for the interim role are currently being accepted through November 20.
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Why it matters
Fisher's tenure included strengthening the academic mission and reimagining UNM’s Grand Challenges program. Her leadership also involved adding two new transdisciplinary research institutes, the Accelerating Resilience Innovations in Drylands Institute and the Quantum New Mexico Institute.
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Who's involved
- EllenFormer vice president for research and economic development at the University of New Mexico
- University of New MexicoPublic research university where Ellen Fisher served as VP for research and economic development
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of New MexicoSpeculative
The University of New Mexico might see changes in research funding and mission due to the departure of key leadership
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University of New Mexico
public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States