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Michael Vincent Drake (born July 9, 1950) is an American university administrator and physician who is the 21st president of the University of California. Earlier, from 2014 to June 2020, he was the 15th president of The Ohio State University.
Learn about the biography, achievements and vision of Michael V. Drake, M.D., the 21st president of the University of California system. He is a physician, educator, author and leader in higher education and health care.
Dr. Michael V. Drake is the 21st president of the University of California, overseeing 10 campuses, five medical centers and more than 280,000 students. Learn more about his background, public engagement, speeches and contact details.
Jul 14, 2020 · Learn about Dr. Michael Drake, the first Black president of the University of California system, who brings a background of medicine and higher education. Watch his livestreamed conversation with UC Board of Regents Chair John A. Pérez and hear his views on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Michael Drake is the 21st president of the University of California, overseeing 10 campuses, five medical centers, three national laboratories and a network of academic programs. He is also a physician, author, and leader of various organizations, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Jul 7, 2020 · The UC Board of Regents announced the appointment of Michael V. Drake, M.D., who returns to UC after serving as president of The Ohio State University. Drake has a long and distinguished career in higher education, including as chancellor of UC Irvine and vice president for health affairs.
Jul 8, 2020 · Michael V. Drake, who previously led Ohio State University and the University of California, Irvine, was named Tuesday by the Board of Regents as the 21st president of the U.C. system. He is...
