Andrew C Comrie

Biography

Andrew Comrie serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the Arizona Board of Regents. In that role he is responsible for system strategy, planning and analysis in academic affairs, including fostering academic access and excellence at all three of Arizona's public universities.

Dr. Comrie is a geographer, interdisciplinary climate scientist, and former Provost at the University of Arizona. He holds an academic appointment as Professor in the School of Geography, Development & Environment, with joint appointments in Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences and in Public Health.

His research is in two broad areas. The first links climate with health, pathogens and vectors as well as with broader atmospheric environmental issues, and focuses on questions such as How do disease patterns shift in space and time with changes in climate? The second draws on his experience as a senior institutional leader, and examines questions in higher education such as How do resources flow to support the university's multiple missions?

Dr. Comrie has published widely in specialized and interdisciplinary international journals and his work has been funded by numerous federal, state and local agencies. He has served as editor and editorial board member for respected international scholarly journals and on many national and international professional committees and boards. He is the author of the open-access book Like Nobody's Business: An Insider's Guide to How US University Finances Really Work.

Degrees

• Ph.D. Geography
• Pennsylvania State University
• M.Sc. Environmental & Geographical Science
• University of Cape Town
• B.Sc.(Hons.) Atmospheric Science
• University of Cape Town
• B.Sc. Geography
• University of Cape Town

Awards

• Outstanding Academic Title Winner (for book "Like Nobody's Business")
• Choice Reviews, Fall 2022
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• American Association of Geographers, Climate Specialty Group, Spring 2020
• Special Recognition: Full endowment of the Andrew C. Comrie Doctoral Fellowship
• Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs, University of Arizona, Spring 2019
• Advocate Award
• Graduate and Professional Student Council, University of Arizona, Spring 2016
• Distinguished Service Award
• African American Community Council, University of Arizona, Fall 2015
• Honorary member
• Phi Beta Kappa, Spring 2013
• Honored Faculty Award
• Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs, University of Arizona, Spring 2012
• Excellence in Mentoring Award
• Honors College, University of Arizona, Spring 2011
• Special Contribution to American Indian Education Award
• University of Arizona American Indian Alumni Club, Spring 2007