Interim President Davenport's Statement on New Trustee Thomas E. Mischell

"Thomas E. Mischell is a highly accomplished business leader, a dedicated volunteer in the community and a long-time supporter of the University of Cincinnati.  A proud alum of the Lindner College of Business and a recipient of its Distinguished Service Award, Tom has served and supported the University for decades in a variety of roles.  In particular, his leadership at the UC Foundation, as past chair of the Audit Committee and past member of the Executive Committee, has been invaluable.  I am delighted with Governor Kasich’s selection of Tom as the newest member of our Board of Trustees."

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