Robert L. Barchi
Robert L. Barchi | |
|---|---|
Barchi in 2012 | |
| 20th President of Rutgers University | |
| In office April 11, 2012 – June 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Levis McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Scott Holloway |
| President of Thomas Jefferson University | |
| In office 2004–2012 | |
| Provost of the University of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1946 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Francis Harper Barchi |
| Children | 2 (and 2 stepchildren) |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University University of Pennsylvania |
Robert Lawrence Barchi (born November 23, 1946) is an American neurologist, physician, and scientist. He was the 20th president of Rutgers University, holding the position from September 1, 2012, to June 30, 2020. Barchi was appointed to the position on April 11, 2012, to succeed Richard L. McCormick. Previously, Barchi was president of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, prior to which he was provost of the University of Pennsylvania.
Barchi's appointment came as Rutgers was preparing to absorb most of the schools, programs and facilities of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey following the approval of a merger proposal by the New Jersey Legislature and the Governor of New Jersey during the summer of 2012.