President Papazian’s February Blog

It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of February—the beginning of this semester has just flown by. There is much to do in terms of sharing our story and advocating for our university, while working to connect with many of you on campus. I had the pleasure of...

President Papazian’s Welcome Back Message

Campus community, Happy 2018! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with family and friends.  After the quiet weeks of winter break, I am delighted to see the return of faculty members and students today. Welcome back! I want to extend a heartfelt greeting to our 900 new...

President Papazian’s November Blog

Thanksgiving—a uniquely American tradition—affords us the opportunity briefly to pause and reflect on the many things in our lives for which we are grateful. I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to lead a venerated university, its remarkable students and...

President Papazian’s October Blog

Society entrusts public universities like ours with the responsibility to nurture the next generation of educated, engaged citizens. But we are more—much more—than conferrers of degrees. The midpoint of the fall semester is an apt moment to reflect on another of our...