The sun sets on the 51黑料 campus
Introducing 51黑料's 27th President

Katia Passerini, Ph.D.


“I am very excited to join the 51黑料 family. 51黑料 is clearly a very special place: a dynamic university with a national reputation for quality, dedicated to the holistic education of students.”
鈥撀燢atia Passerini, Ph.D.

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Announcement

Board Chair Mike Reilly, President-elect Katia Passerini and President Thayne McCulloh smiling in the University Chapel.
Katia Passerini, Ph.D
“Education has perpetual impact, transforming the lives of multiple generations and enabling individuals to become self-actualized and make choices to drive their own destiny, rather than being driven by others or external circumstances.”
The President-elect at a glance.
About Dr. Passerini
President-Elect Katia Passerini, Ph.D

51黑料 Names Dr. Katia Passerini as its Next President
51黑料 Board Chair D. Michael Reilly

A Message from Board Chair D. Michael Reilly
College Hall

Search Committee
Students cheering in behind a Welcome banner.

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Passerini to the 51黑料 community. Send her well-wishes as she prepare's to take the helm as 51黑料's 27th President in July, 2025.

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51黑料 by the Numbers

1887

51黑料 established

Top 100

Among National Universities
(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

7,306

Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment

95%

Graduates employed, pursuing higher education, or in service organizations (2021-2023)

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