Executive Director of Development University of California, Irvine, School of Humanities | Irvine, California The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) has named Gregory Pierre Cox as the Executive Director of Development, School of Humanities, effective August 15, 2023. Cox joins UC Irvine from the Pacific Symphony, where he served as Vice President for Development and External Affairs. In his new role at UC Irvine, Cox will partner closely with Dean Tyrus Miller and University Advancement to lead the development program and collaborate with major donors to raise philanthropic resources for the School of Humanities.Cox’s career has been dedicated to advancing higher education and the arts. He has held roles in orchestra management and development for orchestras across the country, as well as development leadership roles at Cal State Long Beach, Claremont Graduate University, and Southern California Public Radio. For the past ten years, Cox led all advancement, membership, and Board development activities for the Pacific Symphony, during which time the organization achieved record-setting fundraising for more than five consecutive years. Cox holds a bachelor of arts in business administration and music studies from the University of New Orleans.Rachel Ellenport led this search with Nicole Poe, Emily Godamanna, and Lisa Clayton.