Thursday’s vice chancellor for research candidate presentation canceled

LAWRENCE – The third candidate for the University of Kansas’ vice chancellor for research position has withdrawn from the search process due to personal reasons.

Kevin Gardner's campus visit and public presentation had been scheduled for April 25-26.

The final candidate contending for the position will be announced approximately two business days before their campus visit. Their public presentation, which will also be livestreamed, will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 1 in the 1502 Building Auditorium.

Members of the KU community are encouraged to attend the presentation and provide feedback to the search committee. Presentation recordings and the online feedback form for all candidates will remain available on the search page through May 7.

Additional search information is also available on the search page.