University of Chicago Mourns Passing of Former President Robert Zimmer

Robert J. Zimmer, the former president and chancellor emeritus of the University of Chicago, passed away at the age of 75. During his 15-year tenure, Zimmer led the expansion of educational access and financial support for students, established the University's first engineering program, and greatly increased work in civic engagement. He was globally recognized for his long-term advocacy for free expression as a defining priority of universities. Zimmer's legacy includes developing an extraordinary group of future leaders and receiving major philanthropic support to advance the University's ambitious goals.