MINNEAPOLIS — The 18th president of the University of Minnesota will officially be introduced in her position Wednesday during a day of inaugural events across campus.
The school released a statement on the eve of Dr. Rebecca Cunningham's ceremonial inauguration detailing the day's activities and highlighting Cunningham's professional achievements.
Cunningham, the school's 18th executive leader, officially stepped into the president's office on July 1.
In its statement, the school said, "Addressing the world’s most pressing health challenges is something the U of M and Cunningham have in common," sharing that Cunningham has decades of leadership experience in academic and medical fields.
According to the U, the day will begin with events that include honoring the school's "history and traditions" and looking "ahead to the future under Cunningham's leadership."
Cunningham will take the Northrop stage at 3 p.m., where she'll deliver her inaugural address. The school said the celebration will spread to the broader campus community around 4:30 p.m., featuring live entertainment, food and outdoor activities along the Northrop Mall.
The university said Cunningham will also moderate a panel discussion Wednesday morning about how public research universities affect societal and environmental health challenges.
For more info about the day's festivities, visit the University of Minnesota's website.
