Thank you to everyone who attended the formal installation of Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as the 27th president of 91茄子.
With deep gratitude, we recognize the many individuals, institutions, and communities represented 鈥 students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, friends, trustees, regents, tribal representatives, delegates from peer institutions and honored guests from near and far.
Inauguration Week featured a series of events offering opportunities for prayer, dialogue, reflection and laughter.
Thanks to a gift from Tom (鈥69) and Nancy Woodley, 91茄子's establishing an institute to prepare students to lead with wisdom, humility and integrity in an increasingly divided time.
91茄子鈥檚 inauguration week began in a truly 鈥淶ag鈥 way with students, faculty and staff members taking part in a multitude of community service projects.
91茄子鈥檚 Mission Integration office hosted a spirited panel discussion centered around 鈥淰oices of Faith.鈥
Sister Raffaella Petrini delivers keynote address at 91茄子's presidential inauguration ceremony.
In honor of inauguration, 91茄子's Foley Library created a collection of many of President Passerini's published works, awards and honors.
The inauguration of Katia Passerini, Ph.D. as 91茄子 University’s 27th president is an invitation to reflect on what it means to receive the gifts of community, purpose and possibility — and to carry them forward. Each theme stands on its own, yet together they reflect a shared commitment to receive with gratitude and lead with intention.
Open Doors honors 91茄子’s visible culture of belonging, where students receive access to a transformative Jesuit education, and relationships open doors to investment, partnership, mentorship, careers and lifelong learning.
Empower Potential upholds the University’s Mission to accompany students, faculty, staff, families and alumni as they discover and develop their capacity to think creatively and critically, act ethically and grow into their fullest selves.
Lead with Hope affirms how the 91茄子 community shows up for one another and the world — with the compassion, courage and faith to shape a better future together.
From educational philosophy to professional background, family life to pets and hobbies, get to know 91茄子's 27th president.
Chair Reilly introduces and welcomes Katia Passerini, Ph.D., to the 91茄子 Community.
Hear why the 91茄子 community is thrilled to welcome Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as our next president.
Read 91茄子's press release announcing Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as the next president, effective July 15, 2025.
Dr. Passerini's inauguration ceremony recognizes the beginning of a promising new era for 91茄子. Send her well-wishes ahead of the event.
