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The inauguration of Claire E. Sterk, Emory's 20th president

February 10, 2017

Emory celebrates a new chapter in its history with the inauguration of President Claire E. Sterk, the first woman and first social scientist to lead the university. Three days of events culminated with her formal inauguration ceremony on Feb. 8.

Resources

Inauguration 2017

Office of the President

Inauguration address: "Bold Ambition in Service of Humanity"

Inauguration poem: 'XX' by Kevin Young

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