Rebecca Cunningham

Rebecca Cunningham is the current President of the University of Minnesota and a Professor in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health. Her leadership focuses on accessible, world-class education and advancing the university’s mission to enhance health, safety, and prosperity for communities globally.

Education:

• 1996, MD, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
• 1992, BS, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
• 1999, Residency in Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Cunningham’s research centers on public health, injury and violence prevention, with interdisciplinary collaborations spanning engineering, communications, and public policy. Her work emphasizes gun safety and community health interventions, leveraging epidemiological frameworks to address critical public health challenges.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Notable Leader in Higher Education, Crain’s Detroit Business (2024)
• Outstanding Contribution in Research Award, American College of Emergency Physicians (2019)
• Excellence in Research Award, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (2019)
• Elected to the National Academy of Medicine (2019)