Dennis Assanis, a scientist, engineer and the former University of Delaware president, was named the new UC Santa Barbara chancellor on Thursday, ushering in a new era of leadership for a ...

Outside of work, Dennis found joy in traveling, cherishing the opportunity to experience the world and share adventures with loved ones. He was a member of the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge and The ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The University of California Board of Regents today approved Dr. Dennis Assanis as UC Santa Barbara’s sixth chancellor. He ...

UC Regents named Dennis Assanis to be the UC Santa Barbara chancellor. The former University of Delaware president replaces former Chancellor Henry T. Yang, who stepped down this month.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Thursday, the University of California Board of Regents announced UC Santa Barbara's sixth chancellor as Dr. Dennis Assanis.