FIU inaugurates its 5th president

Florida International University’s fifth president, Mark B. Rosenberg, took the oath of office today, the pinnacle of a journey that has taken him from an assistant professor at a nascent two-year institution on the edge of the Everglades to the presidency of the same institution, now a major public research university serving as an economic and innovation engine for a global and dynamic city.

“Today we begin a new era that speaks to the times we are in,” said Rosenberg to thousands who gathered at the U.S Century Bank Arena, on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in West Miami-Dade County. “In this new era, we must put our students at the center of who we are, engage our community like never before and reinforce our partnerships with key institutions in South Florida.”

Rosenberg, former chancellor of the State University System of Florida and the first FIU faculty member to ascend to the presidency of the university, spoke of his commitment to learning, innovation and creativity and charted the course for his administration: increase private fundraising, support faculty and staff so that they thrive academically and professionally, and build partnerships with key institutions in the community.

"Today marks a significant milestone in both the history of Florida International University and the great State of Florida with the installation of Mark B. Rosenberg," said Gov. Charlie Crist in a letter that was read at the ceremony. "As the first FIU faculty member to ascend to the presidency of the university, Mark has the experience and determination to preserve Florida International University's rich legacy and lead the institution into a new era of excellence."

Rosenberg also pledged his commitment to tackle what he has identified as the three top challenges facing FIU: access, quality and sustainability.

(Via News at FIU)

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