| Chancellors A Message from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, chancellor 1995-present Washington University in St. Louis’ first century and a half of progress has depended on many outstanding people, from its visionary founders Wayman Crow and William Greenleaf Eliot to its current community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. The university has attracted talented and dedicated leaders to many key positions, and 13 have completed terms as chancellor, the chief executive officer of the university. The chancellor reports to the Board of Trustees but is accountable to the entire university community. During my tenure as chancellor I have often been asked, “what does the chancellor do?” Many also ask, “who is the president of the university?” At Washington University, as in many other
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