Howard Gillman

Howard Gillman Overview

Howard Gillman was selected as the sixth chancellor of the University of California, Irvine by the University of California Board of Regents on September 18, 2014. A renowned scholar and educator, Gillman specializes in the American Constitution and the Supreme Court, earning recognition for his contributions. He holds prestigious faculty positions in multiple departments, including the School of Law, the Department of Political Science, the Department of History, and the Department of Criminology, Law, and Society. Each year, he dedicates himself to teaching an undergraduate seminar, fostering academic growth among students. In addition, Gillman plays a vital role in the administrative oversight and co-chairs the advisory board of the University of California's National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.