David Fithian
David B. Fithian | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of Clark University | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Angel |
| Executive Vice President of The University of Chicago | |
| In office March 30, 2014 – July 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David A. Greene |
| Succeeded by | Katie Callow-Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1964 North Tarrytown, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Michael Rodriguez |
| Relatives | Lisa Fithian (sister) |
| Education | Clark University Yale University |
| Website | clarku.edu |
David Brooks Fithian (born December 10, 1964) is the president of Clark University. Previously, he served as executive vice president of the University of Chicago. Fithian was born in North Tarrytown, New York. His elder sister is the political activist Lisa Fithian.
On January 13, 2020, the trustees of Clark University announced that Fithian would succeed David P. Angel to become the university's 10th president. He began that role July 1, 2020 and is the first alumnus to lead the institution.