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²ÝÝ®´«Ã½â€™s 18th President

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½â€™s Presidential Search

The Presidential Search Committee is leading a global search for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s 18th president—a visionary leader who reflects ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s core values and strengthens the tradition of excellence that defines our institution.

The Presidential Search Committee will be assisted in its work by . Spencer Stuart is a global leadership advisory firm that helps organizations recruit senior leaders and advise on board and leadership strategies.

Message from the Board Chair

“I am confident this group will provide the perspectives necessary to identify a president who embodies ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s core values, champions the breadth and depth of our academic and research enterprise, and reflects the tradition of excellence that defines ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.”

Peter Barris, Board Chair, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½

Read the Message

Community Input

The perspectives of the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ community are essential to this search.

Share your thoughts on what matters most in the University’s next leader by completing the input form or joining an upcoming Listening Session.

Nominations for the presidency will be welcome once the position profile is complete. The Search Committee will consider all input as they review potential candidates.

Contact the Search Committee

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Presidential Search Announcements

Read official messages and announcements regarding the presidential search.

Listening Sessions Announced
January 9, 2026

A Message from the Board Chair
December 17, 2025