Chancellor Assanis Begins New Chapter at UCSB

UC Santa Barbara welcomes its new chancellor, Dennis Assanis, who officially took over in September and was formally inaugurated at the Lobero Theatre — a packed event featuring elected officials, faculty, students, and even the mayor and lieutenant governor. Known for his energy and appetite for change, Assanis spent his first nine months deeply listening to campus voices, touring labs with his wife Eleni, whom he calls his “partner” — together they’re shaping a “dynamic duo” vision for the university. He emphasized inclusivity, innovation, and tackling big challenges like climate change and AI, positioning UCSB as a leader in creativity and impact. With a nod to the university’s Nobel laureates and athletes, and a focus on housing and first-gen student success, Assanis is ushering in a bold new chapter for UCSB. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7298a4cdca57889f