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Announcement Highlights

David Fithian in audience

View Moments from January 13, 2020

Enjoy this look back at David Fithian’s return to campus as president-elect of Clark University.

In David Fithian’s Words

I have spent all of my professional life essentially as a student of higher education. Starting with my graduate training at Yale and continuing with my work at Harvard and at the University of Chicago, I have had a front row seat to observing, figuring out, and contributing to what really good universities do really well. However, it was my experience at Clark that first made me curious about how colleges and universities work. Now, I’m eager to give back — to contribute in any and every way I can to helping Clark thrive.

Read President-elect David Fithian’s full remarks

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Welcoming Our Next President

Hear from the speakers who marked this momentous occasion: Ross Gillman ’81, chair of the Board of Trustees; Esther Jones, dean of the faculty; President David Angel; and President-elect David Fithian.

Images from Announcement Day

The campus turned out to welcome Clark University’s 10th president, David Fithian ’87, and his husband, Michael Rodriguez.

David Fithian speaks
David Fithian ’87 addresses students in the dining hall.
David Fithian talks to students
Students welcome fellow Clarkie David Fithian ’87 at an ice cream social.
David Fithian speaks to a student
Michael Rodriguez and David Fithian ’87, right, greet a student at Monday's ice cream social.
David Fithian speaks to students
David Fithian speaks to students at the ice cream social.
Catering staff meets David Fithian
The dining hall staff gather for a photo with David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez.
Students with David Fithian and Michael Rodriguez
David Fithian, right, and Michael Rodriguez pose for photos with Clark students at the ice cream social.
David Fithian being welcomed by Ross Gillman
From left, David Angel, Jocelyne Bauduy, Ross Gilman '81, David Fithian '87, and Michael Rodriguez
David Fithian being introduced
David Fithian ’87 receives the well-wishes of attendees at Monday's event.
David Angel
David Angel and Jocelyne Bauduy react to comments at Monday's announcement.
David Fithian making speech
Clark’s next president, David Fithian ’87, addresses the audience at Monday's announcement event.
David Fithian in audience clapping
Trustee Chair Ross Gillman ’81, Trustee Kevin Cherry ’81, Michael Rodriguez, David Fithian ’87, Jocelyne Bauduy, and David Angel react to Esther Jones’ remarks.
David Fithian '87 and husband Michael Rodriguez listen to David Angel's remarks.
David Fithian ’87 and husband Michael Rodriguez listen to David Angel’s remarks.
Esther Jones giving speech
Dean of the Faculty Esther Jones stirs the audience at Monday's celebration.
David Fithian being welcomed from staff
Students chat with David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez.
Ross Gillman giving speech
Ross Gillman ’81 welcomes the audience to the presidential announcement event.
David Angel welcoming David Fithian on stage
President David Angel, left, welcomes President-elect David Fithian to the stage.
David Fithian clapping in audience
David Fithian ’87 is introduced as Clark’s next president.
David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez with Sheree Ohen, chief officer for diversity and inclusion.
David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez meet Sheree Ohen, chief officer for diversity and inclusion.
David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez greet well-wishers.
David Fithian ’87 and Michael Rodriguez greet well-wishers.