Dr. Nancy Cantor

Dear Commons Community,

The CUNY Board of Trustees last night announced that Dr. Nancy Cantor will be the new president of Hunter College starting in August 2024. 

Below is the announcement from Hunter College Acting President Ann Kischner

Welcome Dr. Cantor!

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Dear Hunter College Community,

I am delighted to announce that Chancellor Matos Rodriguez and the CUNY Board of Trustees have appointed Nancy Cantor as the 14th President of Hunter College, beginning on August 12, 2024.

Dr. Cantor is a national leader in higher education, with a distinguished career spanning more than four decades and an unwavering commitment to student success and social mobility. With her extensive experience and remarkable achievements, Dr. Cantor is an outstanding choice, and we welcome her warmly to Hunter College.

As the daughter of two proud CUNY alumni — her mother, Marjorie, was a member of Hunter’s Class of 1943, and her father, Aaron, graduated from City College —  Dr. Cantor brings a deep connection and a profound understanding of our mission of access and excellence. Most recently, as chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark, she championed partnerships with local organizations and promoted diversity and inclusion.

Over the next few months, I look forward to working closely with Dr. Cantor to ensure a seamless transition. Together, we will collaborate to uphold Hunter College’s student-centered values while embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Hunter College will continue to thrive as a beacon of opportunity and academic excellence in the heart of Manhattan under Dr. Cantor’s leadership.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Nancy Cantor to the Hunter College community as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Sincerely,
Ann Kirschner
President, Hunter College