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EDUCATION
New University of Arizona president begins work Oct. 1
(Arizona Board of Regents)
Dr. Suresh Garimella
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
The former president of the University of Vermont will take over the leadership role at the University of Arizona in October.
With the recent approval of the Arizona Board of Regents, Dr. Suresh Garimella’s contract will begin on Oct. 1, according to a release from the board.
“We have high expectations for both the University of Arizona and its new president,” ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata said.
“He is a tireless champion for students and has the experience, vision and steadfast leadership needed to guide our state’s oldest university into the future.”
Garimella previously served as the president of the University of Vermont, which, like the U of A, is land-grant university. At Purdue University, he was executive vice president of research and partnerships and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering, the release stated.
“I believe strongly in the university’s land-grant mission to educate a talented and diverse student body and serve the state of Arizona,” Garimella said.
“The U of A’s reputation for world-class research and innovation, academics, athletics and the arts is a result of the incredible work of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, and I cannot wait to join the effort.”
Garimella succeeds President Robert C. Robbins, who has led the university since 2017. Robbins will remain in his role until Garimella begins.
