Robert D. Grey is a long-time academic administrator and researcher and educator in the field of cellular and molecular biology. He has spent the majority of his career in positions in the University of California system, including interim provost of the UC system, acting chancellor at UC Riverside and provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Davis. He was also a well-regarded and award-winning faculty member at UC Davis.^ UCLA Today (18 August 2008). "Robert D. Grey named interim UC provost". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
UC System Grey was named the interim provost of the University of California System, effective August 20, 2008. He succeeded Wyatt R. Hume.^ UCLA Today (18 August 2008). "Robert D. Grey named interim UC provost". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14. Grey stepped down from the position in early 2009 and was replaced by Lawrence H. Pitts.^ UC Newsroom (05 February 2009). "Lawrence H. Pitts named interim UC provost ". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
UC Riverside Grey was the acting chancellor at UC Riverside from May, 2007 through June, 2008. Grey served following the departure of France A. Córdova for the presidency of the Purdue University^ University of California (26 June 2007). "UC Riverside Reacts Favorably to News of Acting Chancellor". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14. and prior to the hiring of Timothy P. White from the University of Idaho.^ University of California (15 May 2008). "Timothy P. White Named UC Riverside Chancellor". Press release. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
Prior to his appointment as acting chancellor, Grey was the executive assistant to the chancellor for health affairs, serving as consultant on UCR's successful medical school proposalChris Levister, UCR Welcomes Acting Chancellor Robert Gray, Black Voice News, 11 July 2007 Marisa Agha, "Ex-UC med-school leader named interim chancellor at UC Riverside," The Press Enterprise, June 26, 2007
As acting chancellor, Grey oversaw completion of the final proposal for the UCR School of Medicine and gained approval for a new School of Public Policy.
UC Davis In his 30-plus year career at UC Davis, Grey served as chief academic and financial office, chief governance official for UC Davis Medical Center and as an executive vice chancellor before leaving in 2001.Staff Report, "https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jun-28-me-iebriefs28.2-story.html," Los Angeles Times, June 28, 2007
Grey was a well-regarded faculty member at UC Davis, emphasizing on research in the biology of fertilization and cell biology. He has been a reviewer and consultant for professional journals as well.^ UCLA Today (18 August 2008). "Robert D. Grey named interim UC provost". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
Educational Background Grey completed his undergraduate education at Phillips University in Oklahoma with a B.S. degree in biology, and subsequently earned a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. He also conducted post-graduate research at Washington University.^ UCLA Today (18 August 2008). "Robert D. Grey named interim UC provost". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
Awards and honors A partial list of awards and honors.^ UCLA Today (18 August 2008). "Robert D. Grey named interim UC provost". Press release. Retrieved 2011-04-14. Distinguished Teaching Award - UC Davis Academic Senate Magnar Ronning Award for Teaching Excellence - UC Davis Phillips University Distinguished Alumni Award
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