| Teresa Ann Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of the University of Virginia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 1, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | John T. Casteen III |
| Provost of the University of Michigan | |
| In office June 1, 2006 – July 1, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Paul N. Courant |
| Succeeded by | Philip J. Hanlon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1949 [1] |
| Spouse(s) | Douglas Laycock (m. 1971–present)[1] |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University University of Chicago |
| Profession | Sociologist, Professor |
| Website | Office of the President, U.Va. |
Dr. Teresa Ann Sullivan (born July 9, 1949[1]) is the current president of the University of Virginia. She was unanimously elected on January 11, 2010, and became the University's first female president on August 1, 2010.[2] Previous to her time at the University of Virginia, she was the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan, and has held administrative positions at the University of Texas. In addition, Sullivan has authored or coauthored six books and over 80 scholarly articles in sociology.[3]
Sullivan received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University's James Madison College, where she was asked to stay on as an intern in the office of the president by then-university president Clifton R. Wharton, Jr.. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago and joined the faculty of the University of Texas as an instructor in sociology. At the University of Texas, she held a variety of academic and administrative posts, including the chair of the sociology department, vice provost, and vice president and dean of graduate studies.[2]
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John T. Casteen III |
President of the University of Virginia 2010-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Paul N. Courant |
Provost of the University of Michigan 2006-2010 |
Succeeded by Philip J. Hanlon |