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Joan Gabel
19th Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 17, 2023
Preceded byPatrick D. Gallagher
17th President of the University of Minnesota
In office
July 1, 2019 – June 9, 2023
Preceded byEric Kaler
Succeeded byJeff Ettinger (interim)
Personal details
BornNew York City, New York, U.S.
EducationHaverford College (BA)
University of Georgia (JD)

Joan T. A. Gabel is an American academic administrator who has served as the chancellor and CEO of the University of Pittsburgh since 2023. She previously served as president of the University of Minnesota from 2019 to 2023. She was the first woman to serve as president of the University of Minnesota.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Gabel was born in New York City and grew up in Atlanta.[3] At age 16, Gabel entered Haverford College,[4] where she earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy[5] in 1988.[6] She then worked in employee benefits for two years.[7] She earned a J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993.[8]

Career

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Early career

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Gabel started her career as an attorney in Atlanta.[9] From 1996 to 2007, she was a professor of legal studies at Georgia State University, then was a professor of business law and department chair at Florida State University from 2007 to 2010. From 2010 to 2015, Gabel served as the dean of the college of business at the University of Missouri, during which time she was recognized as "a shining star" in business school administration by The Wall Street Journal.[10][11] She became the provost of the University of South Carolina in 2015, where she created the Galen Fellows and Rhodos Fellows programs.[10][12]

University leadership positions

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University of Minnesota presidency

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In December 2018, the University of Minnesota regents unanimously approved Gabel as president of the state's university system; she was selected from among 67 applicants. Gabel was the first woman to hold the office.[13][8]

Gabel shifted the university to online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic and, following George Floyd's murder, negotiated new terms for the Minnesota Police Department's presence on campus.[14]

As president of UMN, Gabel oversaw increases in the university's research, fundraising, and graduation rates. During her tenure, UMN surpassed a record-breaking $1 billion in annual research expenditures [15] and became one of the top one percent of patent-producing universities.[16] In 2020, the Department of Defense awarded the university funding to create a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute.[17][18] Using the lessons learned about the use of technology and online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabel introduced an accelerated health care program administered at the university's Rochester campus, called NXT GEN MED.[19][20]

In 2021, Gabel created the university's inaugural Senior Advisor to the President for Native American Affairs in order to deepen the relationship between UMN, a land-grant university, and Minnesota's Tribal Nations.[21]

During the later part of her tenure at the University of Minnesota, Gabel faced some criticism regarding her compensation and approved outside activities.[22] In December 2022, Gabel joined the board of Securian Financial Group following the University of Minnesota's regents giving her permission to do so, approving a "conflict management plan" by a 9-3 public vote.[23][24] Despite this, Gabel's membership on the Securian board came under scrutiny because Securian had contracts with the university, and Gabel voluntarily resigned from the Securian board in January 2023.[24][23] There was also a perceived conflict of interest regarding the appointment of the interim chancellor of University of Minnesota's Duluth campus despite Gabel's recusal from the process.[25][22]

University of Pittsburgh chancellor and CEO

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In April 2023, it was announced that Gabel would leave the University of Minnesota to become the 19th chancellor and chief executive officer of the University of Pittsburgh.[22] She began her tenure at the University of Pittsburgh on July 17, 2023.[26][27]

Since joining Pitt, Gabel has refocused the campus on a renewed strategic planning process, coined Reimagining Plan for Pitt.[28] On her 100th day as Chancellor, Pitt announced a new program, the Pitt Finish Line Grant, designed to provide financial aid to lower-income students to help them complete their degrees.[29]

In the fall of 2023, Gabel was named one of thirteen university presidents spearheading the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a new initiative convened by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars to create better informed and more empowered citizens.[30] Gabel was also selected to serve as the chair of the Council of Presidents for the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.[31] In January 2024, Gabel was named to the Pittsburgh Business Times fifth annual Power 100.[32]

Awards

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  • Fulbright Scholar (2018)[33][34]
  • Holmes-Cardozo Award[35]
  • Junior Distinguished Faculty Award[36]
  • Kay Duffy Outstanding Service Award[37]
  • Proceedings Paper Award[38]
  • Pittsburgh Power 100, Pittsburgh Business Times (2024)[39]
  • City & State PA Power 100[40]

Memberships

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Joan T.A. Gabel appointed 17th University of Minnesota President". University Relations. 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  2. ^ Cox, Peter (18 December 2018). "Regents OK Gabel as first woman to lead University of Minnesota". www.mprnews.org. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  3. ^ "People You Should Know: Joan T. A. Gabel". Columbia Business Times. 2012-02-03. Archived from the original on 2019-02-20. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  4. ^ Martinez, Michelle (Winter 2013). "Good for Business" (PDF). Haverford: 30–31.
  5. ^ "Joan Gabel - Darla Moore School of Business | University of South Carolina". sc.edu. Retrieved 2018-12-19.
  6. ^ "Joan Gabel curriculum vitae". University of South Carolina.
  7. ^ "Meet the provost: Joan T.A. Gabel". University of South Carolina. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  8. ^ a b Sabrowsky, Helen (December 9, 2018). "A look at Joan Gabel: The sole University presidential finalist". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  9. ^ "About President Gabel". Office of the President. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Joan T.A. Gabel takes office as 17th University of Minnesota System President". University of Minnesota. July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  11. ^ "B-Schools Send Women Up the Ranks". Wall Street Journal. August 2, 2012.
  12. ^ "20 in '18 - A retrospective of UofSC highlights from the past year". University of South Carolina. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  13. ^ Mila Koumpilova (December 18, 2018). "University of Minnesota regents choose Joan Gabel as school's first female president". Minneapolis Star Tribune.
  14. ^ Faircloth, Ryan (9 August 2020). "In first year, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel leads school through health and social crises". startribune.com.
  15. ^ "U of M President Joan Gabel Named University Vice Chair for Council on Competitiveness". University of Minnesota. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  16. ^ "University of Minnesota 17th in the world among universities granted U.S. patents in 2019, continuing upward trend". University of Minnesota. 14 June 2020.
  17. ^ "DOD Approves $87 Million for Newest Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute". Dep't of Defense.
  18. ^ "McCollum Congratulates University of Minnesota on Being Selected as Host for BioIndustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute". United States House of Rep. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  19. ^ "NXT GEN MED: UMR to offer accelerated approach to health sciences degree". MedCityBeat. February 17, 2021.
  20. ^ Steiner, Andy (March 23, 2021). "UMR's new B.S. degree in health sciences finds a 'silver lining' in pandemic-era education". MinnPost.
  21. ^ "U of M launches unique, senior-level tribal affairs role; selects Karen Diver as inaugural appointment". University of Minnesota. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  22. ^ a b c Josh Verges, UMN President Joan Gabel to leave for Pittsburgh job after contentious fourth year, St. Paul Pioneer Press (April 4, 2023).
  23. ^ a b Josh Verges, Under fire, UMN President Gabel resigns position on Securian Financial board, St. Paul Pioneer Press (January 23, 2023).
  24. ^ a b Matt Sepic (January 23, 2023). "U president quits Securian Financial board amid criticism". Minnesota Public Radio.
  25. ^ Joe Bowen, UMN regent denies conflict as he resigns to seek Duluth's interim chancellor job, Forum News Service via St. Paul Pioneer Press (June 20, 2023).
  26. ^ Joan Gabel leaving as U of M president to head up University of Pittsburgh, WCCO/CBS News Minnesota (April 3, 2023).
  27. ^ About Chancellor Gabel, University of Pittsburgh (July 17, 2023).
  28. ^ Jones, Susan (October 6, 2023). "Reimagining Plan for Pitt takes center stage for new chancellor". Vol. 56, no. 4. University Times.
  29. ^ Faina, Nichole (October 24, 2023). "A new Pitt initiative will help lower-income students get to graduation". PittWire.
  30. ^ "College Presidents for Civic Preparedness". Institute for Citizens & Scholars. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  31. ^ "Chancellor Joan Gabel was elected as chair of the APLU Council of Presidents". PittWire. November 17, 2023.
  32. ^ Beahm, Jennifer (January 9, 2024). "Pittsburgh Power 100: Meet the region's most influential leaders of 2024". Pittsburgh Business Times.
  33. ^ "Joan T.A. Gabel takes office as 17th University of Minnesota System President". University of Minnesota. July 2019.
  34. ^ "Chancellor Joan Gabel has been named chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board". pittwire.pitt.edu. 22 October 2024.
  35. ^ Aug. 2-7, 2020, 95th Academy of Legal Studies in Business Online Annual Conference, https://alsb.wildapricot.org/resources/FINAL%20Program%20Book%2008-03-20.pdf
  36. ^ Aug. 2-7, 2020, 95th Academy of Legal Studies in Business Online Annual Conference, https://alsb.wildapricot.org/resources/FINAL%20Program%20Book%2008-03-20.pdf
  37. ^ Aug. 2-7, 2020, 95th Academy of Legal Studies in Business Online Annual Conference, https://alsb.wildapricot.org/resources/FINAL%20Program%20Book%2008-03-20.pdf
  38. ^ Aug. 2-7, 2020, 95th Academy of Legal Studies in Business Online Annual Conference, https://alsb.wildapricot.org/resources/FINAL%20Program%20Book%2008-03-20.pdf
  39. ^ Beahm, Jennifer (January 9, 2024). "Pittsburgh Power 100: Meet the region's most influential leaders of 2024". Pittsburgh Business Times.
  40. ^ Danailova, Hilary (22 April 2024). "The 2024 PA Power 100". cityandstatepa.com.
  41. ^ "Joan T.A. Gabel". amacad.org.
  42. ^ "Education, American Academy of Arts and Sciences". amacad.org.
  43. ^ "Leadership - Association of American Universities". aau.edu. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  44. ^ Vogel, Jennifer. "Introducing Number 17: Joan Gabel". minnesotaalumni.org.
  45. ^ "Chancellor Joan Gabel was elected as chair of the APLU Council of Presidents". PittWire. November 17, 2023.
  46. ^ "U of M President Joan Gabel Named University Vice Chair for Council on Competitiveness". University of Minnesota. 20 April 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  47. ^ "Gabel elected as chair of APLU Council of Presidents". Vol. 56, no. 8. University Times. November 28, 2023.
Academic offices
Preceded by 17th President of the University of Minnesota
2019 – 2023 		Succeeded by
Jeff Ettinger (interim)
Preceded by 19th Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh
2023 – present 		Incumbent
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