President's Office
Robin L. Garrell became president of the CUNY Graduate Center on August 1, 2020. A distinguished scientist and academic leader committed to public higher education, Garrell continues the line from the Graduate Center’s first president, Mina Rees, another renowned STEM scholar.
Garrell came to the Graduate Center after nine years as vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate Division of UCLA, where she had campus-wide responsibility for nearly 12,000 academic and professional graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. She has been noted throughout her career for advancing diversity, and during her appointment as vice provost and dean, enrollment in UCLA’s graduate and professional degree programs by members of historically underrepresented groups increased 40 percent.
Learn more about President Garrell.
Communications
Nov 22, 2022
Fall Update: Graduate Center Research and Public Impact
A message from President Robin L. Garell
- Community Message
Oct 19, 2022
Updates on campus operations and services
Dear GC faculty and staff, It has been great to see so many of you in recent weeks as we’ve recommenced in-person classes, seminars, and...
- Community Message
Oct 4, 2022
Standing in Support of All Affected by Human Rights Violations in Iran
The Graduate Center community extends its sympathies to Mahsa Amini’s family and loved ones. We also offer our heartfelt support to all among us who are being affected by this tragedy.
- Community Message
Sep 15, 2022
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Memorandum To: The Graduate Center Campus Community From: President Robin L. Garrell Subject: Reaffirmation of Commitment to Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action The City University of New...
- Community Message
From the President
I am honored to be chosen to serve as the next President of the Graduate Center, which is world-renowned for its exceptional scholarship and public-facing research. I am excited to lead a center that serves as a national model for graduate education in an urban setting, preparing diverse students to become leaders in innovation, public service and research who will shape the city, region and nation for years to come.
— Robin Garrell
President
