Greenwood Asher & Associates Recruits Provost for the University of Cincinnati
June 12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL-based executive recruitment firm Greenwood Asher & Associates has assisted the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the recruitment of Rudolph Buchheit as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Andriel Dees and Julie Schrodt led the assignment for the search firm. His selection follows a national search led by a dedicated search committee that was informed by broad campus engagement.
“I am grateful to the members of the search committee and to the many faculty, staff and students who participated in this vital process,” said Neville Pinto, president of UC. “Dr. Buchheit brings a thoughtful, collaborative leadership style and a deep understanding of the opportunities and responsibilities of an R1 public research university. His experience strengthening academic programs, supporting faculty success and expanding research and external partnerships will help us continue to build momentum across the university.”
Dr. Buchheit comes to UC from the University of Kentucky, where he has served as dean of the college of engineering since 2018. In that role, he has led a comprehensive academic and administrative portfolio that includes faculty affairs, academic programs, research and graduate education, budget and facilities, as well as advancement and external partnerships.
Prior to joining the University of Kentucky, Dr. Buchheit served as associate dean for academic affairs and administration in the college of engineering at The Ohio State University and earlier as chair of the department of materials science and engineering. He is an internationally recognized scholar in corrosion metallurgy and electrochemistry, with a distinguished record of research, publication and professional service.
As provost, Dr. Buchheit will serve as UC’s chief academic officer, overseeing our colleges and academic operations while helping to advance our strategic priorities in teaching, research and student success.
“I am truly excited and deeply honored to accept the role of provost at the University of Cincinnati,” said Dr. Buchheit. “UC’s momentum, innovation and commitment to student success are unmistakable, and I look forward to partnering with this exceptional community to elevate academic excellence, expand opportunity and amplify our impact across Cincinnati and beyond.”
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States and enrolls more than 50,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. UC is widely known for its cooperative education (co-op) program, which integrates academic study with paid professional work experience in fields such as engineering, business, healthcare, and technology. The university is classified among R1 doctoral universities with very high research activity and offers programs across a wide range of disciplines through colleges including engineering, medicine, business, design, and the arts.
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Ms. Dees serves as a vice president of executive search at Greenwood Asher & Associates, where she leads nationwide executive searches for higher education institutions. Known for her expert consulting solutions, she excels in supporting the selection and onboarding processes, fostering the development and success of educational leaders. Her executive search expertise is enhanced by her prior roles, including her tenure as vice chancellor for equity and inclusion with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, where she provided vital leadership on strategic initiatives such as the Equity 2030 imperative.
Ms. Schrodt is a senior executive search consultant with Greenwood Asher & Associates. Her responsibilities include coordinating the development of the search, recruiting candidates, referencing, and presenting a qualified candidate pool of candidates to the search committee. Previously, she was executive director of strategic communications at Northwest Florida State College.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor — Hunt Scanlon Media
