Renowned Astrophysicist Jayawardhana Is New Caltech President, only 10th in School’s History

Renowned astrophysicist Jayawardhana is new Caltech president, only 10th in school’s history

After a short speech, the next president of Caltech greeted faculty, staff and students along the path outside the Athenaeum, the Pasadena institute’s dining club that for a century is where legendary scientists shared theories about the cosmos over a meal. Ray Jayawardhana, the provost at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and an astrophysicist, was introduced on Tuesday, Jan. 6 in front of about 400 cheering onlookers as only the 10th presi…

Astrophysicist Named 10th President of Caltech

Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana, the provost at Johns Hopkins University, was named Tuesday the next president of Caltech, saying he is committed to preserving the university’s vital research functions amid federal funding cuts to such work. He will take over the position on July 1, replacing outgoing President Thomas F. Rosenbaum, who will remain at the campus as a faculty member. Jayawardhana will be the 10th president in Caltech’s 105-year hi…

Caltech names new president, an astrophysicist who vows to empower 'brilliant minds'

Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana will become the Caltech president. He will join the campus from Johns Hopkins University, where he is provost.