Vice Chancellor for Advancement search

 

Dear colleagues, I am excited to share that we have launched the search for the vice chancellor of advancement (VCA). This important UMD leadership position serves as the lead development officer for the university and provides visionary leadership to advance our mission. The VCA is responsible for the coordination of campus fundraising efforts, annual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, and alumni relations. This leadership role will focus on strong partnerships across the university and will work closely with the University of Minnesota Foundation.  Director of Athletics Forrest Karr, has agreed to serve as chair of the search advisory committee. Other committee members include: Donna Goeden (director, scholarship and financial aid), Tracy Ketchem (associate vice president, UMN Foundation), Wendy Reed (dean, Swenson College of Science and Engineering), Burke Scarbrough (chair, teaching communication arts & literature/faculty senate rep), and Steve Wick (grant administrator, sponsored projects/staff assembly rep). Jean Neibauer will provide support for the search and is available if you have any questions. We will be working with Greenwood Asher & Associates to provide executive search firm support for our process.  Please share this posting with leaders who may be interested and will help us advance the great work at UMD. Our goal is to have candidates on campus in September with the hope that our new colleague will join shortly thereafter. Sincerely,

Charles Nies Chancellor

You’re invited | Inauguration of Chancellor Charles Nies

Dear Colleagues: You are cordially invited to join us as we celebrate the inauguration of the University of Minnesota Duluth’s 10th Chancellor Charles T. Nies, PhD, on Friday, September 5, 2025. The ceremony will take place from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the UMD campus. Following the inauguration ceremony, you are invited to stop by the community celebration in Ordean Court from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., which will feature live entertainment, interactive stations, light refreshments, and photo opportunities.

Register for all events

Seating at the ceremony is limited. Register for tickets as soon as possible but no later than August 25. To request disability accommodations, please email chan@d.umn.edu or call 218-726-7106. Thank you for sharing in this historic moment for the University of Minnesota Duluth. For updates on inaugural events, including live stream information, visit the inauguration website.

Chancellor's Welcome Breakfast - August 18, 2025

 

Dear colleagues, I invite you to join me the morning of Monday, August 18, as we kick off the 2025-2026 academic year. As we did last year, I'll have a short welcome message and we will use the rest of the time to mingle and connect with each other. Here are the details: Monday, August 18, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am Kirby Student Lounge Breakfast foods will be available As has been done in the past, we will be collecting nonperishable food and other items for Champ's Cupboard, the UMD Food Shelf located in 245 Kirby Plaza. Cash donations are also accepted. Unused/unopened/unexpired items specifically needed are: Pasta (gluten-free pasta as well) Pasta sauces Condiments (sauces, peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup, ranch dressing, vegetable oil, etc.) Cereals Canned tuna and chicken Baking items (sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking mixes, etc.) Rice Toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, detergent

I look forward to seeing you! Best,

Charles Nies Chancellor Note: if you have disability-related accommodations or dietary requests, please contact Carlee Williams at cwillia1@d.umn.edu or 218-726-6202 at least two weeks prior to the event.