UCSD Is Delighted Janet Napolitano Will Serve as President of UC Schools

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will resign her post and to head the University of California system.

University of California's Office of the President reported that a committee  nominated Janet Napolitano to replace UC President Mark Yudof. And if approved by the full Board of Regents on July 18, 2013, Napolitano will lead a university system with 10 campuses, five medical centers, three affiliated national laboratories, and a statewide agriculture and natural resources program. 

UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla provided the following statement to Patch via email:

“I’m delighted with the choice of Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano to serve as the 20th President of the University of California. Her vision, leadership and commitment to public service are perfect for addressing the challenges we face and capitalizing on the opportunities that exist. She has a proven record of support for education and understands higher education as a force to change society for the better. We look forward to the opportunity to showcase UC San Diego as an exemplar of the tremendous and impactful resource that is the University of California.”