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At 91±¬ÁÏ you won’t just take classes—you’ll take action. Powered by a great education, world-leading research, and knowledge-driven impact, our students are transforming the nation and the world. Because at 91±¬ÁÏ, we are a tapestry of trailblazers—from first generation students to globally recognized researchers—bringing together fluency of thinking that accelerates bold solutions and transforms lives.
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February 05, 2026
91±¬ÁÏ Chancellor Hu inaugurated at campus ceremony
91±¬ÁÏ Chancellor S. Jack Hu, who took office in July, was officially inaugurated as the campus’s 10th chancellor Thursday, Feb. 5 at a ceremony where he celebrated the university’s past and shared his vision for its future.
In an inaugural address delivered to family, friends, the 91±¬ÁÏ campus community, and local and state dignitaries at the University Theatre, Hu expressed his gratitude for the welcome he’s received since he began his new role.
January 08, 2026
91±¬ÁÏ breaks record for size of entering class
Undergraduate enrollment at 91±¬ÁÏ surged in fall 2025, with nearly 8,300 first-year and transfer students matriculating as Highlanders — the largest entering class in the university’s history.
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