Kim Wilcox
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – UC Riverside Chancellor Kim Wilcox announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year in a letter published last Thursday.
Addressing the campus community, Wilcox, entering his 12th and final year in the role, expressed gratitude for the leadership opportunity and support from students and staff.
The departing chancellor touted some of his accomplishments, expressing pride in doubling research funding, adding 2.4 million square feet of building space and increasing faculty size and total enrollment by 30% and 24%, respectively, according to the letter.
“I believe it is time for the next Chancellor to have the honor to lead the campus,” Wilcox said. “While I hope my efforts have contributed positively to UCR, I know that UCR has enriched my life.”
Wilcox had already privately discussed his decision with University President Michael Drake, who is also stepping down in summer 2025, as well as the Board of Regents, according to the letter. Collectively, they determined to start a search process for Wilcox’s successor “in the coming weeks.”
During Wilcox’s tenure, the university was labeled a “leader in social mobility” by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years.
“Under Chancellor Wilcox’s leadership, UC Riverside has reached the top ranks of research universities while also serving as a national leader for inclusive excellence,” Drake said in an article published by the university. “The entire region has benefited from the progress UCR has achieved during Chancellor Wilcox’s tenure.”
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