Robert C. Lieberman, who has served as the University’s provost since 2013, is stepping down from his current role to focus on scholarship and research in the areas of race and inequality, effective June 2016.
Lieberman will serve as the Krieger-Eisenhower Chair in the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, according to an article published by the Hub. University President Ronald J. Daniels expressed his support of Lieberman’s transition into a more academic role.
“At a moment when issues of race are at the fore in America, and resounding especially in cities like Baltimore, it is not surprising that Rob is eager to return to his writing, teaching and speaking in this area,” Daniels wrote in a message discussing the role change.
Lieberman has previously served as interim dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia. Since arriving at Hopkins three years ago, he has worked to implement the Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships, has led the development of the Catalyst and Discovery awards, and has established the President’s Frontier Award.
He expressed his gratitude towards the University and his excitement toward his new roles.
“It has been a privilege to serve Johns Hopkins as provost, and I am thankful for the opportunity,” he said, according to the Hub. “[I] look forward to the opportunity to work even more closely with students and faculty colleagues.”
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