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University of Utah Appoints Kevin Whitty As Interim Chief Innovation Officer

PRIVATESep 14, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Position

Vice President

Company

University of Utah

Kevin Whitty
UtahHealth CareEducationNon Profit

Description

The University of Utah has appointed Kevin Whitty, PhD, as Executive Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Interim Chief Innovation Officer. In his role, Whitty will lead the university’s research and innovation enterprise, overseeing its innovation ecosystem.

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Company

University of Utah

Location

Utah, United States

About

The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher learning, offering a wide range of academic and research programs. Its health sciences division oversees extensive health care operations and leads a massive research operation.

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