Mark Schlissel

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Mark Schlissel is an American academic and university administrator. He served as the 14th President of the University of Michigan from July 2014 until January 2022. Prior to his tenure at the University of Michigan, Schlissel held various academic and administrative positions at other prestigious institutions.

Early Life and Education

Mark Schlissel was born on November 24, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Princeton University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in biochemical sciences in 1979. Schlissel then pursued a M.D. and a Ph.D. in physiological chemistry from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Academic Career

Schlissel began his academic career as a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He later joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where he served as a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology. During his time at Berkeley, Schlissel's research focused on the developmental biology of the immune system.

Administrative Roles

In 2011, Schlissel was appointed as the Provost of Brown University, where he also served as a professor of biology. As Provost, he was responsible for overseeing the academic and budgetary affairs of the university.

Presidency at the University of Michigan

Mark Schlissel became the President of the University of Michigan on July 1, 2014. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the university's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schlissel's presidency ended on January 15, 2022, following a decision by the university's Board of Regents.

Personal Life

Schlissel is married to Monica Schwebs, an environmental and energy lawyer. They have four children.

See Also

• University of Michigan
• Brown University
• Johns Hopkins University
• University of California, Berkeley