Egyptian Economist Nominated for Cambridge University Chancellor

Mohamed El-Erian, an Egyptian-American economist and President of Queens' College at Cambridge University, has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Chancellor at Cambridge University. This role, held for a ten-year term, is a significant leadership position within the university.

El-Erian, who has served as President of Queens' College for the past five years, has a longstanding relationship with Cambridge, having earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Queens' College and being awarded an honorary fellowship in 2013. He has contributed to various university committees and co-chaired the university's major fundraising campaign, Collegiate Cambridge, alongside Sir Harvey McGrath.

His philanthropic efforts have significantly impacted the college and university, funding scholarships, research initiatives, fellowships, and the establishment of the Institute for Human Behavior and Economic Policy. El-Erian received over 250 nominations for the chancellorship, surpassing the required number and reflecting broad support from alumni and university members.