Sarah C. Mangelsdorf

Sarah C. Mangelsdorf Overview

Sarah Charlotte Mangelsdorf is a notable American educator, scholar, and the eleventh president of the University of Rochester. With a background in psychology, her research has primarily focused on the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers. Mangelsdorf has held significant leadership roles at esteemed institutions such as Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Notably, during her time as provost at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, she was recognized for her achievements in various areas, including fundraising, budget management, academic rankings, faculty retention, and improving relations with the state of Wisconsin. In July 2019, Mangelsdorf assumed the role of president at the University of Rochester, becoming the first woman to hold this prestigious position.