New Leader at the University of Texas at Dallas: Prabhas Moghe, a Chemical Engineer with a Knack for Research Funding
University of Texas Dallas selects Rutgers executive vice president as sole contender for the upcoming presidency role.
Buckle up, Dallas! The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) has its sights set on a new president.
Following a vote by the University of Texas System Board of Regents, Prabhas Moghe has been confirmed as the sole finalist for the UTD's top spot. Moghe currently holds the title of Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rutgers University, New Jersey's top public university. His longstanding association with Rutgers dates back three decades.
Born and raised in India, Moghe earned a chemical engineering degree from the University of Bombay in Mumbai. To pursue further education, he moved to the University of Minnesota to obtain a doctorate in chemical engineering. Subsequently, he completed post-doctoral training at Harvard University Medical School.
The UT System Board of Regents has commended Moghe's successful track record at Rutgers, which includes attracting substantial research dollars, bolstering the school's academic reputation, and improving its national standing. Board Chair Kevin Eltife notes that Moghe's prestigious background as an educator, researcher, and administrator played a significant role in the selection process.
JB Milliken, the UT System Chancellor, highlights the alignment between Moghe's achievements at Rutgers with UT Dallas's strengths and ambitions. Moghe's focus on forging educational pathways and driving research agendas forward seems to be a perfect fit for the ambitious university.
Based on the Board's decision, Moghe will officially take over after a mandatory 21-day waiting period, succeeding UTD's outgoing President Richard Benson, who announced his resignation last fall after a legendary nine-year tenure at the university.
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[Sources]1. New Jersey's Rutgers University names Prabhas Moghe as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. News@Rutgers. (2020, April 1). https://news.rutgers.edu/research/new-jerseys-rutgers-university-names-prabhas-moghe-executive-vice-president-academic-affairs/20200331#:~:text=Prabhas%20Moghe%20has%20been%20named,Presidential%20line%20of%20succession%20in%20October.2. Prabhas Moghe appointed executive vice president for academic affairs at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Rutgers Today. (2020, March 31). https://today.rutgers.edu/2020/03/31/prabhas-moghe-appointed-executive-vice-president-academic-affairs-rutgers-university-new-brunswick/3. Moghe steers Rutgers to 40% jump in research funding. ROI-NJ. (2021, September 23). https://roi-nj.com/2021/09/23/moghe-steers-rutgers-to-40-jump-in-research-funding/4. Editors. (2021, February 3). University of Texas System Board of Regents names Prabhas V. Moghe sole finalist for UT Dallas presidency. Dallas Morning News. https://www.dallasnews.com/education/2021/02/03/university-of-texas-system-board-of-regents-names-prabhas-v-moghe-sole-finalist-for-ut-dallas-presidency/
- UTD's new president, Prabhas Moghe, is currently the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rutgers University, one of New Jersey's top public universities.
- Moghe's academic journey began at the University of Bombay in Mumbai where he earned a chemical engineering degree, before moving to the University of Minnesota and Harvard University Medical School for further education.
- Moghe's tenure at Rutgers has been marked by attracting substantial research dollars, improving the school's academic reputation, and boosting its national standing.
- With such a prestigious background in education, research, and administration, Moghe's focus on forging educational pathways and driving research agendas forward aligns well with UT Dallas's ambitions.
