Dear colleagues,

After a robust national search, I am pleased to share that Joel Seligman has been appointed to the position of Chief Communications Officer. 

Joel most recently served as Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications at the University of Maryland. He has also held leadership roles in communications and marketing at the University of New Hampshire, University of Chicago, Boston University, and Cornell University. With more than 30 years working in higher education, the majority in land-grant universities, Joel’s extensive experience will help us expand and enhance the profile of UVM locally, nationally, and globally. He will also have a vital leadership role in the coordination of internal messaging and communications across our university. As you know, Joel succeeds Nicci Brown, who is relocating to the University of Florida.

Please join me in welcoming Joel to our vibrant community on June 21, 2021. He brings with him a unique and broad set of skills that will enhance our continuing mission to share the UVM story far and wide.

I want to express my sincere thanks to the search committee, chaired by Vice Provost Jay Jacobs and Dean Linda Schadler, for identifying an outstanding pool of candidates for this key position.

Best wishes, Suresh

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Suresh Garimella
President
University of Vermont