Singapore Management University appoints Alan Chan as new provost

It will be effective on 1 April 2025.

Singapore Management University (SMU) has announced Alan Chan as its new provost, effective 1 April 2025.

He had leadership roles at the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University before being positioned as provost at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

As provost at CUHK, Chan increased enrolment, improved student quality, and managed operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He will join SMU on 1 March 2025 for a transitional period before assuming his full responsibilities.

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