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View the entire investiture ceremony of Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 13th president of Wayne State University. The presidential investiture commemorated the beginning of a new chapter of university leadership. Featuring speakers, performances and presidential remarks, it was an opportunity for our institution to celebrate the official installation of its new president and look ahead toward its bright future.
Dr. Espy was unanimously elected president of Wayne State in 2023 by the Board of Governors. A leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, she is the first woman president in Wayne State’s history.
0:00 Laurie Lauzon Clabo, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
5:00 Shirley Stancato
7:45 Singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
9:30 Singing of “The National Anthem”
11:40 Paul Kaufmann, J.D., Ph.D.
16:58 David Rosenberg, M.D.
19:10 Fatima Yahya
21:58 Gary Torgow
25:33 Eva Garza Dewaelsche
29:32 The Honorable Mike Duggan
34:25 The Honorable Warren Evans
38:25 The Honorable Garlin Gilchrist II
41:55 Geri Richmond, Ph.D.
49:30 David Francis, Ph.D.
53:20 Formal Induction of President Espy
55:10 Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D.
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. Through its Prosperity Agenda, WSU commits to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. In alliance with Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, Wayne State is part of Michigan’s University Research Corridor — one of the nation’s top research clusters and the engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region — responsible for $23.9 billion net economic impact in Michigan in fiscal year 2023.
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View the entire investiture ceremony of Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, 13th president of Wayne State University. The presidential investiture commemorated the beginning of a new chapter of university leadership. Featuring speakers, performances and presidential remarks, it was an opportunity for our institution to celebrate the official installation of its new president and look ahead toward its bright future.
Dr. Espy was unanimously elected president of Wayne State in 2023 by the Board of Governors. A leader with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, she is the first woman president in Wayne State’s history.
0:00 Laurie Lauzon Clabo, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
5:00 Shirley Stancato
7:45 Singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
9:30 Singing of “The National Anthem”
11:40 Paul Kaufmann, J.D., Ph.D.
16:58 David Rosenberg, M.D.
19:10 Fatima Yahya
21:58 Gary Torgow
25:33 Eva Garza Dewaelsche
29:32 The Honorable Mike Duggan
34:25 The Honorable Warren Evans
38:25 The Honorable Garlin Gilchrist II
41:55 Geri Richmond, Ph.D.
49:30 David Francis, Ph.D.
53:20 Formal Induction of President Espy
55:10 Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D.
https://go.wayne.edu/surprise
SUBSCRIBE: https://go.wayne.edu/subscribe
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Home to 13 schools and colleges, Wayne State offers more than 375 academic programs at all levels, from undergraduate to doctorates. Through its Prosperity Agenda, WSU commits to accelerating mobility, empowering health and fueling innovation for students and the Detroit region. In alliance with Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, Wayne State is part of Michigan’s University Research Corridor — one of the nation’s top research clusters and the engine for innovation in Michigan and the Great Lakes region — responsible for $23.9 billion net economic impact in Michigan in fiscal year 2023.
Connect with Wayne State University online: Visit the Wayne State University WEBSITE: https://go.wayne.edu/surprise
Like Wayne State University on FACEBOOK: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-facebook
Follow Wayne State University on X: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-x
Follow Wayne State University on Instagram: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-instagram
Follow Wayne State University on LinkedIn: https://go.wayne.edu/follow-linkedin
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