Eric W. Kaler became the 11th president of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ on July 1, 2021.
An accomplished chemical engineer and visionary university leader, Kaler’s career in higher education spans more than 40 years. He has significant expertise in elevating research, expanding fundraising, forming collaborative partnerships, encouraging entrepreneurship and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion.
President Kaler's priorities are to:
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elevate academic excellence,
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expand the research enterprise and
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enhance community engagement.
Our three priorities will continue to serve as guides on our climb toward institutional excellence. As we move ahead, we’ll be anchored by the values of diversity and inclusivity because there is no path to excellence without them.â€