Joan T. A. Gabel (born 1968) is an American academic administrator, currently serving as the chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh.
[9] Gabel has received numerous awards for her research, service and scholarship, including being designated as a Fulbright Scholar.
[19] During the COVID-19 crisis, the University of Minnesota shifted to online courses and instruction[19] Following George Floyd's murder, Gabel announced that the university would reduce special events collaboration with the Minneapolis Police Department;[20] she later restored the collaboration after the Minneapolis police changed certain practices.
During her tenure, UMN surpassed a record-breaking $1 billion in annual research expenditures [22] and became one of the top one percent of patent-producing universities.
[24][25] Using the lessons learned about the use of technology and online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabel introduced an innovative, accelerated health care program administered at the University’s Rochester campus, called NXT GEN MED.
[29] Gabel and the Chair of the Board of Regents defended her compensation as appropriate for the market, noting that it was lower than that of other Big Ten university presidents.
The University of Minnesota regents gave permission for Gabel to join Securian's board, approving a "conflict management plan" by a 9–3 public vote.
[38] Gabel was also selected to serve as the Chair of the Council of Presidents for the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.