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John F. Kirby appointed director of UChicago’s Institute of Politics
John F. Kirby, a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and former senior spokesman for the Pentagon, State Department and White House, has been appointed director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, effective Nov. 15.
In addition to nearly three decades of military service, Kirby has deep experience that spanned the administration of six presidents of both parties. A familiar figure in the media, he most recently served as White House National Security Communications Advisor on foreign and defense policy issues from 2022 to 2025. He previously served as chief spokesman for the Secretary of Defense and also led public affairs and communications for the U.S. State Department.
John Kirby Named New Director Of University Of Chicago’s Institute Of Politics
John F. Kirby will become the new director of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. According to the university’s announcement, Kirby will take over on November 15.
A retired United States Navy rear admiral, Kirby has held a number of high profile positions in the federal government. From 2022 to 2025, he served as White House National Security Communications Advisor. Prior to that he was Pentagon Press Secretary and Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs in the Biden administration. Kirby also worked in the Obama administration as Pentagon Press Secretary from 2013 to 2015 and as the spokesperson for the United States Department of State.
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