Office of the President

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October 18, 2021
ϳԹ President Eric W. Kaler articulated a vision of inclusion, opportunity and excellence Friday during an inauguration ceremony that repeatedly highlighted the university’s students.
“When we put people first and when we create opportunities that have the power to tran...

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October 15, 2021
ϳԹ’s Presidential Inauguration Week concludes today with the ceremony itself—and crème brulee ice cream.
In recognition of President Eric W. Kaler’s affinity for the flavor, Mitchell’s Ice Cream not only is featuring it at the Uptown location today—co-founder Mike Mitch...

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October 15, 2021
ϳԹ’s 11th president, Eric W. Kaler, continues a 54-year legacy of leadership

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October 13, 2021
The midpoint of the university’s Presidential Inauguration Week comes with a bonus: Instead of just one day to get 21% discounts on ϳԹ gear at the campus Barnes & Noble bookstore, members of the campus community now get three.
Faculty, staff, and students can get the sa...

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October 06, 2021
It may be nine days until President Eric W. Kaler’s Oct. 15 inauguration, but the campus community gets to celebrate all next week—starting Monday with free cookies at the Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) Oval.
The 4 p.m. ceremony Friday in Amasa Stone Chapel marks inauguration week’s final event, but in...

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September 07, 2021
Board of Trustees Chair Fred DiSanto announced today that the inauguration of President Eric W. Kaler will take place at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, in Amasa Stone Chapel.
“We are pleased to have this opportunity to formally welcome ϳԹ’s 11th president to our university,” DiSanto sa...

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July 01, 2021
ϳԹ’s new president introduced himself to the campus community this morning by describing the ‘shared journey’ they would help shape.
“As we move forward, your learning, your research, your breakthroughs, your innovations, your engagement, and your support will propel us...

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October 29, 2020
Eric W. Kaler grew research, fundraising and graduation rates
ϳԹ Board Chair Fred DiSanto announced today that the trustees have selected former University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler to lead the institution as of July 1, 2021.
“Our university’s growing momentum attracte...