Linda Bixby Named Chief Research Partnerships Officer
To: University Staff and Faculty
From: Office of Research and Partnerships
Subject: Linda Bixby Named Chief Research Partnerships Officer
Date: Nov 04, 2025
The University of Arizona has appointed Linda Bixby, PhD, as chief research partnerships officer in the Office of Research and Partnerships.
An alumna of the university, Dr. Bixby brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across government, industry, academia and the nonprofit sector. In this new role, she will lead efforts to expand the U of A's research partnerships with industry, philanthropies, national laboratories and community collaborators.