For the first time, an alumnus will lead UMass Chan Medical School
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Dr. David D. McManus, an alumnus of UMass Chan Medical School, has been chosen as the school's next chancellor, replacing Dr. Michael Collins. McManus, who graduated from the school in 2002, will be the first alumnus to lead the medical school and has pledged to build a leadership team and secure research funding.
Dr. David D. McManus will lead UMass Chan Medical School as its next chancellor. He was unanimously approved by the University of Massachusetts Board of Directors. McManus is a known quantity at the school, having chaired the department of medicine since 2020. He graduated from UMass Chan in 2002 and has experience in clinical and research fields. McManus will replace Dr. Michael Collins, who announced his retirement last year. The new chancellor has pledged to build a leadership team and secure research funding, which has been a challenge due to federal funding cuts.
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