UConn President To Step Down, Interim To Be Appointed

STORRS, CT — Thomas Katsouleas will be resigning as the University of Connecticut's president at the end of June.

Katsouleas notified UConn Board of Trustees Chairman Daniel Toscano of his decision Thursday and Toscano said q quick interim president will be appointed. Katsouleas will be taking a faculty position.

"For reasons we have discussed at length over time, I have made the difficult decision to resign my position as President of the University of Connecticut," Katsouleas said in the letter to the trustees. "I appreciate your understanding of my decision."

Katsouleas succeeded former President Susan Herbst in 2019, who was in the position for eight years.

In a letter to the school community, Toscano laid out the immediate plan of succession:

"As you may know, President Katsouleas made the decision to step down and return to the faculty, and the board supported that decision.

"Looking forward, as a board, we are committed to ensuring a smooth leadership transition that allows UConn to maintain its forward momentum while minimizing any disruption. The continued success of our students, faculty, and staff is our highest priority, along with high-quality patient care at UConn Health and active engagement with our many alumni.

"At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the board, which takes place on May 19, we will vote to appoint an interim president. We will announce the selection to the university community that day, following the vote.

"UConn is fortunate to have a strong and experienced leadership team who will continue to work together, with the interim president, and with the board to guide our university forward."