Friday, January 24, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon University Community:

This week, President Trump issued a number of executive actions on a wide range of topics, creating questions about the potential impact on higher education. 

As in previous presidential transitions, we are currently engaging with internal and external experts to evaluate executive orders and other federal actions so that we can offer guidance to our campus stakeholders on any changes that could directly affect university operations and community members. Given the sweeping number of orders and their far-reaching impact on both the public and private sectors, we expect it will take several weeks to understand the full implications of these orders. We are actively collaborating with academic and administrative leadership to keep our campus community and stakeholders informed as more specific guidance, including updates from relevant federal agencies, becomes available. 

I firmly believe in Carnegie Mellon's unique role shaping the future of society. We remain steadfast in our commitment to upholding our institutional values, amplifying the excellence and impact of our education and research missions in service to the nation, and complying with the law. 

Many in the country remain divided on the issues of the day and, as always, we encourage members across our Carnegie Mellon community to continue to embrace meaningful, civil discourse that makes space for many perspectives. Advancing understanding by sharing knowledge is one of our greatest strengths as a university community — and a mission that is vital to our democracy.

Sincerely,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Monday, February 10, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon University Community:

I am writing this evening to confirm that Carnegie Mellon University has joined in a lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) against the federal government.

This lawsuit, filed in the First District of Massachusetts earlier today, challenges new guidance issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that significantly and immediately reduces the federal government’s investments in U.S. research universities.

CMU is represented in this lawsuit as an AAU member, and we have also joined as an individual party plaintiff. Currently, 12 other universities – including MIT, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pennsylvania – have also signed on as individual plaintiffs in the lawsuit, as have the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and the American Council on Education. In the coming days, the number of plaintiffs included in the AAU lawsuit and the number of lawsuits being filed on this issue may continue to grow. In fact, attorneys general representing 22 states have already filed their own lawsuit on this issue.

As Provost Jim Garrett and Vice President for Research Theresa Mayer recently shared with the CMU research community: The new NIH guidance seeks to cap grant reimbursements for facilities and administrative (F&A) costs at 15%, effective today. At Carnegie Mellon, a 15% F&A cap reduces our current reimbursement rate for NIH grants by more than two-thirds. This abrupt policy change would drastically undercut the ability of CMU and other leading research institutions to deliver on our mission and, in the process, would undermine the innovation ecosystem that powers U.S. competitiveness and enhances our societal well-being.

For background: F&A costs are real expenses incurred during the research process that are reimbursed to the university at a pre-negotiated federal rate. These expenses are associated with operating and maintaining research facilities and labs, complying with federal regulations, maintaining our research computing infrastructure, keeping data secure and more.

As the AAU shared in its statement, the impact of the F&A funding cap would harm “the ability of research universities to continue doing critical NIH research that investigates new and more effective approaches to treating cancer, heart disease, and dementia, among others, and translat[es] basic science into cures,” and the requisite funding cuts “would also irreparably harm universities’ essential training of the next generation of biomedical and health science researchers. It goes on to say that “the loss of this American workforce pipeline would be a blow to the U.S. economy, to American science and innovation, to patients and their families, and to our nation’s position in the world as a leader in medical research.” I couldn't agree more.

I wish to thank the university’s academic and administrative leadership – especially Theresa Mayer, Jim Garrett and Vice President and General Counsel Mary Jo Dively – for their tremendous leadership during this time as well as the many faculty members who have contributed to this effort. I am also grateful for the CMU Board of Trustees for their continued counsel and support as we navigate these challenging issues.

I am hopeful that our collective efforts will bring about a resolution that continues to see the federal government and research universities working together to fuel American innovation, enhance national security and drive economic prosperity.

With Warm Regards,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Monday, February 17, 2025

Dear Faculty and Staff,

One of the most meaningful ways our Carnegie Mellon Tartan community supports the Pittsburgh region is through our enduring support of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Many families and individuals in our community — our neighbors, family members and friends — are facing significant challenges, including food and housing insecurity, financial instability, and limited access to resources for employment and life skills development.

That’s why today, addressing these urgent needs, we are launching CMU’s 2025 United Way Campaign.

I invite each of you to join us in supporting vital United Way programs that play a crucial role in providing emergency assistance, empowering individuals and families towards financial stability, and fostering the success of children and youth.

To support the campaign, please visit CMU’s United Way website. You can contribute through a one-time gift, establish a recurring payroll deduction or participate in a variety of campaign events.

I am grateful for the leadership of campaign co-chairs Jim Garrett, provost and chief academic officer, and Angela Blanton, vice president for finance and chief financial officer. Their dedication, along with the support of our hard-working campaign committee and a network of passionate champions across campus, will drive our collective efforts.

The 2025 United Way Campaign will run from February 17 to March 28. We encourage you to participate early and generously.

This United Way campaign aligns with our Strategic Plan 2025 goal of creating a positive regional impact. Let us demonstrate the power of the Tartan community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our neighbors who rely on the vital services provided by United Way.

Sincerely,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Friday, February 21, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon Community:

Yesterday, university leadership was made aware by concerned community members of fliers for an on-campus event advertising an “uncensored discussion” about the former leader of Hamas. This discussion is not approved nor endorsed by the university in any way.

StuCo (Student College), a student organization that facilitates student-led, credit-bearing learning opportunities, originally agreed to sponsor this event as a separate discussion associated with a previously vetted StuCo class. However, this decision extended beyond the scope of StuCo’s purview, especially since the advertised event ultimately did not reflect the thoughtful considerations and scholarly rigor that constitute the very core of our educational offerings. Accordingly, and with the support of Provost Jim Garrett and Vice President and Dean of Students Gina Casalegno, we have informed StuCo’s executive team and the student instructor that this event will not proceed as planned.

Let me be clear: This is not an issue of free speech; it is a matter of academic excellence and community standards. At Carnegie Mellon, our commitment to scholarly discourse allows room for controversial and even uncomfortable discussions to occur. Nonetheless, any event or activity that purports to serve our academic mission must be appropriately vetted, and that simply was not the case in this particular instance.

StuCo has been a cherished CMU tradition for over 20 years — one that provides meaningful learning opportunities for students. I have asked Provost Garrett to further engage StuCo’s executive committee to clarify our expectations and their responsibilities in the context of our academic mission so that this tradition can continue with vibrancy and impact.

I hold no value in higher esteem than our shared commitment to academic excellence. At a time when public trust in higher education is being challenged, it is our responsibility to uphold and champion our mission with unwavering integrity and unmistakable clarity.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the values that make CMU a place of rigorous learning.

Sincerely,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Monday, March 10, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon Community:

Welcome back from spring break! Each semester, by design, we evolve our Deeper Conversations programming to help our university community better understand and explore timely and thought-provoking topics shaping our world. Most recently, we leveraged the power of civil discourse to examine issues related to democracy and the U.S. presidential election, concluding with a Jan. 30 lecture and fireside chat with award-winning journalist David Ignatius.

I am pleased to share that we will be devoting our Deeper Conversations series this semester to helping our university community traverse the role of the U.S. government in society. This new focus will create opportunities for participants to explore — with genuine curiosity and civility — how our federal government has evolved over time and how these changes have impacted policies, people and the world at large.

As with prior Deeper Conversations engagements, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy will co-present this series. I am grateful to the deans of both colleges, Richard Scheines and Ramayya Krishnan, who will be sharing additional event details with our university community later today.

I place immense value in our Deeper Conversations model, which leverages academic scholarship and discourse to examine complex issues, expand knowledge and build new bridges of understanding. While the final months of an academic year are always busy, I encourage all members of our university community to participate in these events and in the vibrant discussions they will hopefully inspire.

Warm Regards,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon Community:

Across higher education and beyond, we are witnessing a time of profound change — challenges that test us and opportunities that demand our boldest ideas. I know that we are all contemplating what this means for CMU and our community members, and I want to share some thoughts on how we are approaching this moment as an institution.

Recognizing that it is a busy time, here are four key takeaways from this message:

1. The potential harm to our national research and innovation enterprise is real. We are acting in concert with our peers to amplify the impact of our research on societal well-being and our national security and to convey this value to our elected officials.
2. We are not pausing Ph.D. admissions and remain committed to supporting access and opportunity for all our talented students — graduate and undergraduate.
3. We will not compromise our values. Even as the societal context evolves and legal changes require us to adapt, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaged community — one where freedom of speech and academic freedom are protected — remains unshakable.
4. While our institution’s financial health is strong, we are proactively assessing our budgets and being vigilant about our spending and hiring decisions.
    

Support for Research and Innovation

One of the defining strengths of our university is its role as a leader in research and creative discovery. Carnegie Mellon is actively tackling the world’s most pressing challenges through scientific research and technological innovation while also providing a platform for humanity’s perspectives, ideas and voices to be heard and understood in an increasingly divided world.

A strong partnership between universities and the federal government has made this work possible for more than 75 years, contributing to knowledge creation, fueling innovation, strengthening our economy and improving the human condition. But today, this foundation is under intense pressure. Federal research funding — responsible for breakthroughs from the internet to life-saving medical treatments — is facing serious cuts that could undermine progress at a time when our societal well-being and global competitiveness depend on it more than ever.

The compact between the federal government and research universities is built on direct support for research, cost sharing and our own internal investment in the people and facilities that make groundbreaking discoveries possible. As an example, in FY24, for every federal research dollar invested in campus research, CMU contributed more than 40 cents from internal and philanthropic resources. A significant reduction in federal support for research would erode this partnership and, in the process, potentially slow scientific progress, weaken economic growth and undermine national security. It would also curtail opportunities for the next generation of researchers, with ripple effects on the nation's long-term competitiveness.

There is a great deal at stake in terms of how we move forward. To restore the federal compact, we must work in good faith to evolve these partnership models to serve the needs of the nation during this time of rapid transformation. Our leadership team is actively collaborating with peers at the AAU and with elected officials at both the state and federal levels to advocate for — and, when necessary, help reshape — policies that can reliably sustain our mission and amplify our impact. Critically important to this effort is the urgent need to renew public confidence in higher education. The real or perceived erosion of this trust is deeply concerning and, if left unaddressed, poses a serious threat to the foundations of discovery and progress. As a higher ed community, we must work intentionally to demonstrate the immense contributions we make to society — and our commitment to remain accessible and attuned to the challenges and opportunities of our time.
 

Commitment to Educating the Next Generation

From its inception, Carnegie Mellon has been a place that welcomes diverse perspectives from across the nation and around the world, and over the decades, we have evolved to ensure that these brightest minds, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, have the opportunity to flourish here. This dedication to access and opportunity, including growing resources for scholarships and fellowships, is critical to advancing our commitment to excellence.

As we take action to secure the future of research, we are also working to ensure stability for our educational mission, including our Ph.D. students. While some universities have paused all doctoral admissions, we have not. In fact, early results for both graduate and undergraduate admissions look strong. Our general approach is to continue to evaluate circumstances and make decisions that support our people, our academic and research missions, and our next generation of scholars. To this end, our leadership is working with deans and faculty to provide uninterrupted stipend and healthcare support for Ph.D. students for the next academic year, even if federal funding is disrupted.

I do wish to acknowledge that CMU was one of six universities to receive a letter from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. The letter asks for aggregated information about CMU’s international students, insights into our policies and practices related to the participation of these students in research, and information about collaborations among the university and China-based universities and research institutions. We are carefully reviewing the letter and will respond to it appropriately, consistent with how we generally respond to requests from the federal government.

I am grateful to the Office of International Education for their attentive and considerate support of our international students, as many are understandably anxious at this time. Supporting our international community — academically, personally and through advocacy — remains an important priority for our academic units and our university leadership.
 

A Commitment to Our Community Values

Even as external forces continue to evolve and legal changes require us to adapt, I want to be clear: Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaged and supportive community remains unshakable. If you are feeling particularly vulnerable in this climate, please know that we will continue to welcome and support you in pursuing your ambitions at CMU. We will not compromise our values, nor will we waver in our pursuit of excellence and our mission.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the practices and programs that we have created to foster a more accessible and supportive environment for those striving to achieve their full potential here. We believe these are in full compliance with the law, and we will proudly reaffirm and continue to strengthen our commitment to these efforts. At the same time, we are evaluating our broader DEI approach to ensure that no program or practice is unintentionally exclusionary — and if such instances arise, we are committed to acknowledging them and doing better.

To support this work, I have asked Provost Jim Garrett, Vice President and General Counsel Mary Jo Dively and Vice Provost for Community, Culture and Engagement Dr. Wanda Heading-Grant to lead a steering committee of university leaders and subject matter experts. Their charge is to help us thoughtfully assess our programs and materials — ensuring we remain aligned with our values, responsive to the current environment and steadfast in fostering an inclusive and supportive community.
 

Championing Free Speech and Intellectual Diversity

At the heart of a thriving academic community is the ability to engage in open dialogue, exchange diverse perspectives and challenge ideas with intellectual rigor. Just as we remain steadfast in advancing access and opportunity, we must also be unwavering in our commitment to the fundamental principles of free speech and academic freedom. These values are not in opposition to one another — they are complementary forces that drive innovation, critical thinking and societal progress.

In today’s climate, we must be especially vigilant in safeguarding these freedoms, ensuring that Carnegie Mellon remains a place where difficult conversations can take place, where faculty’s academic freedom to engage in scholarship is protected, and where students are empowered to develop and share their own perspectives. I strongly believe that, in order to serve as a model for bridging societal divides, we must actively promote ideological and intellectual diversity within our community. This environment enriches our academic discourse and better prepares our students to contribute to a complex world. At its core, the true measure of a university education is how well the experience can empower students to ask questions, explore ideas and form their own perspectives. Put simply: we teach students how to think, not what to think.

In this spirit, Carnegie Mellon will continue to uphold the principles of free expression and seek to cultivate an environment where a multitude of perspectives are represented and welcomed. As we engage through Deeper Conversations and other efforts, let us remember to recognize our shared humanity and be kind to each other, give grace and avoid toxic language and symbols.

Financial Health and Looking Ahead

Higher education is navigating significant financial and societal pressures. While CMU is not immune to those, our institution’s financial health is strong, and the university is well-positioned to manage some uncertainty in the short to intermediate term. We have grown our endowment significantly over the past few years, and while it currently supports 9% of our operating budget, most of our endowed funds include restrictions on how those funds are used, such as scholarships and professorships. Therefore, we are not able to use the endowment as a savings account we can dip into.

This is a time to be prudent. All academic and administrative units are proactively reviewing budget forecasts to better prepare us to adapt to a range of potential scenarios, and we are being vigilant about our spending and hiring decisions. We will approach this time with the same collaborative spirit that helped us overcome the financial and operational hurdles of the pandemic. As we move forward, we will be transparent in sharing further actions we may need to take to uphold our mission and maintain the university’s future financial health.

There is no question that the path ahead will require thoughtful adaptation and strategic decision-making. We are approaching this work grounded in three equally important and fundamental principles: maintaining academic and research excellence; supporting our people and our community; and securing the long-term sustainability of CMU to advance our mission. These guideposts allow us to evolve while preserving the strengths and values that make CMU a world leader.

I wish to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our academic and administrative leadership team. Provost Jim Garrett, Vice President for Research Theresa Mayer, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Gina Casalegno and others have been leading a multitude of conversations across our university. Their efforts, and those of many others working around the clock, are helping to keep our community members informed, prepared and united in advocacy and action, and I extend my deepest thanks to all involved.

The road ahead will challenge us, but it is in challenges that we find our greatest opportunities. I have no doubt that Carnegie Mellon will rise to the occasion, just as we always have — with integrity and our trademark persistence in pursuing excellence. Each of you contributes to our university’s success. Ideas don’t power themselves. Discoveries don’t happen in isolation. Progress is built by people who question, test and push forward. Let us forge ahead, together, recognizing that we have a powerful role to play in defining not just our university's future but our nation’s prosperity.

Warm Regards,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Dear Members of the CMU Community:

I am thrilled to announce our distinguished honorary degree recipients and keynote speaker for Carnegie Mellon University’s 2025 Commencement, which will take place on Sunday, May 11, in Gesling Stadium.

It is a CMU tradition to award honorary degrees to exemplary leaders whose lives and work inspire our community. This year’s recipients have profoundly impacted our world through their contributions in business, the arts, research and engineering and are introduced below.
 

Salman Khan, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and Commencement Keynote

Sal Khan is an educator and the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to making a free, world-class education accessible to all. Today, Khan Academy is a highly regarded personalized learning platform, engaging over 180 million users annually. Its high-quality instructional materials are available in 190 countries and more than 50 languages. Khan Academy has pioneered the use of AI in education — including piloting an AI-powered teaching assistant and tutor called Khanmigo — in over 450 schools and districts in the United States.

In addition to Khan Academy, Khan has created Schoolhouse.world, a free peer-to-peer tutoring platform on the internet. He is also the founder of Khan Lab School, a K-12 school in Silicon Valley. In 2024, he released his second nonfiction book, “Brave New Words,” which Bill Gates has described as “a timely masterclass for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era.”

Khan’s commitment to leveraging technology to revolutionize education access and improve learning outcomes has earned a number of honors and recognitions, including a Heinz Award for the Human Condition; a Gold Medal from the American Academy of Achievement; and a spot on TIME’s list of the most 100 influential people in the world.
 

Edward Feigenbaum (ENG 1956, TPR 1960), Honorary Doctor of Science and Technology

Ed Feigenbaum, a computer scientist and graduate of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (later CMU), is widely regarded as the “father of expert systems.” As a doctoral student mentored by Professor Herb Simon, Feigenbaum developed one of the very first computer models of human learning. He later joined Stanford University, where he helped establish the school’s computer science department and led the development of DENDRAL, the first AI heuristic program capable of interpreting mass spectrometry data as correct organic chemical structures. This work paved the way for machine-aided scientific discovery, hypothesis formation and some of the most exciting advances in chemistry and biology today. Feigenbaum’s career awards and recognitions are numerous, and include the ACM Turing Award (1994) and election into both the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Deborah Kass (CFA 1974) Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts

Carnegie Mellon University alumna Deborah Kass is a celebrated Brooklyn-based artist whose work explores the intersections of pop culture, identity and art history. Her pieces appear in some of the world’s leading museums — including the Met, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Portrait Gallery — and have been popularized through a number of public art installations and print campaigns. Among Kass’s most iconic pieces to date are double-sided sculptures displaying the pop culture term "YO" from one view and the Yiddish "OY" from the other, permanently installed in front of three major museums across the United States. Kass has earned a number of accolades throughout her career to date, including induction into The National Academy of Design as well as the New York Foundation for the Arts Hall of Fame.
 

Lip-Bu Tan, Honorary Doctor of Science and Technology

Lip-Bu Tan is a veteran in the semiconductor industry as well as a widely respected venture capitalist who has both led and invested in some of the world’s greatest technology companies. He is the founding managing partner of Walden Catalyst Ventures and chairman of Walden International and was named CEO of Intel Corporation in March 2025. Prior to joining Intel, Tan spent nearly two decades at Cadence Design Systems, including 12 years as its CEO. At Cadence Design Systems, Tan led the company’s transformative shift toward customer-centric innovation, ultimately doubling revenue and significantly increasing its stock price. Today, Tan serves on a number of external boards, including for Credo Technology Group, Schneider Electric and Carnegie Mellon University. His career accomplishments are many and include earning the Semiconductor Industry Association's highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award.

I am grateful to the members of our Honorary Degree Review Committee, led by Richard Scheines, the Bess Family Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This committee’s thoughtful consideration and review process has resulted in an extraordinary lineup of honorary degree recipients, and you can learn more about the ceremony on our Commencement webpage.

While Commencement is still a few weeks away, we are already looking forward to welcoming these distinguished leaders to campus and — of course — celebrating the many achievements and talents of our outstanding graduates!

Sincerely,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon University Community:

A decade ago, we came together as a university community to chart an ambitious course for the future through our Strategic Plan 2025. Grounded in our mission and values, and shaped by the input of faculty, students, staff, alumni and partners, our plan guided us through a transformative decade of growth. Today, we are excited to share the next chapter in that journey: an updated strategic framework to shape our persistent pursuit of excellence.

Rather than creating a time-bound plan from the ground up, our strategic framework takes our most important ongoing priorities from our previous strategic plan and elevates and recasts them for the landscape we are confronting today. This approach will support the transition to a more agile planning process, as we continue to respond to a range of pressures confronting higher education today.

Our strategic framework is anchored in four key priorities — each shaped by three goals identified as most essential to advancing CMU’s leadership, impact and competitive edge.
  

Shaping the Human-Centered Future of Education and Work

As the world transforms, so must the way we teach and learn. CMU will lead the evolution of education by embracing the power of AI and centering the human experience in every learning journey by:

1. Redefining learning outcomes and teaching excellence for an AI-powered era;
2. Developing emotionally intelligent, ethical and future-ready leaders; and
3. Fusing disciplines to impact society.

Expanding the Frontiers of Research and Creativity

Discovery and imagination drive progress. CMU is amplifying its research and creative enterprise by:

1. Shaping the impact of AI in service to humanity and discovery;
2. Nurturing a world-class research support system with best-in-class infrastructure and operations; and
3. Becoming the partner of choice for collaboration across global sectors and industries.

Fostering a Vibrant and Engaged Global Community

A thriving university begins with a connected and inclusive community. CMU is investing in a culture where everyone can thrive by:

1. Expanding opportunities for respectful dialogue, understanding, and creative connection;
2. Nurturing an engaged and resilient community through well-being and place-making; and
3. Promoting community engagement and service as central to the CMU experience.

Strengthening Institutional Agility and Resilience

To lead into the future, we must be prepared for it. CMU is deepening its long-term impact by:

1. Enhancing student access and affordability;
2. Incorporating sustainability across education, practice and research; and
3. Embracing agility and resilience by empowering people and aligning systems.
 

This framework, recently endorsed by our Board of Trustees, is the result of a collaborative process that engaged voices from across the university. Over the past year, faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners contributed insights through focus groups, surveys and dialogue. For a detailed understanding of this process, we invite you to read the white paper prepared by the Strategic Framework Update Steering Committee.

We are grateful to the committee co-chairs, Tricia O’Reilly, chief of staff to the president, and Becky Culyba, vice provost for strategic initiatives and chief of staff to the provost, for their thoughtful leadership in guiding this process, and to all who contributed to the analysis, reflection and collective vision that shaped this important work.

As the framework is implemented, a rigorous system of strategic indicators will allow us to track and monitor developments and opportunities. As we advance this work, the Strategic Framework website will continue to evolve to serve as a repository of our tactics, initiatives and achievements.

This moment marks more than a milestone — it’s an open invitation. We invite every member of our community to explore the framework, reflect on your role in shaping our future, and contribute your ideas, stories and feedback at excellence@andrew.cmu.edu. Our progress will be shared regularly through the Strategic Framework website, where we will highlight the many ways CMU continues to drive impact.

As we celebrate our 125th year, we do so with a renewed sense of purpose. This is an inflection point — for CMU, for higher education and for the world. Guided by our strategic vision and driven by our shared values, we are confident that we will rise to meet this moment and continue to lead with distinction in the decades to come.

Sincerely,

Farnam Jahanian
President
Henry L. Hillman President’s Chair

James H. Garrett Jr. 
Provost and Chief Academic Officer