Marie Lynn Miranda
Marie Lynn Miranda became the 10th chancellor of the University of Illinois Chicago in July 2023. A leader in geospatial health informatics, she is also a faculty member in both the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
Chancellor Miranda resonates deeply with UIC’s mission to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of educational, research, and clinical excellence. As chancellor, Miranda’s priorities include advancing student success, faculty scholarship, and enhancing UIC’s $500 million research portfolio; engaging with the Chicago community to address health and educational equity; partnering with the corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors to provide opportunities to UIC students and faculty; and building a positive and uplifting environment for all who work and study at UIC.
Chancellor Miranda trained at Duke University and Harvard University; she is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She actively participates in Chicago’s civic life, serving on various national and local boards, and is deeply committed to the role of UIC in more equitably shaping Chicago, Illinois, and the world.