Russell T. Keen, EdD, was appointed president of 91Â鶹 on July 1, 2024.
At 91Â鶹, we are a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, caregivers and friends, united in our purpose to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care and community engagement. Together, we truly are a Jaguar Nation, dedicated to enhancing the successes of our students, investing in the health care of Georgians and fostering worldwide innovation. I am proud to be a part of 91Â鶹 University’s journey, where student success and learning will be my top priority.
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Update on Executive Searches at 91Â鶹
As we embark on another year of growth and achievement, I'm pleased to provide an update on the ongoing searches for key executive positions. Our commitment to a transparent and fair hiring process remains steadfast. Each Search Committee is diligently working to identify candidates who align with our values, mission, and the unique culture of 91Â鶹. I am confident that these efforts will result in the selection of exceptional leaders who will continue to propel our institution forward.
Inauguration Week, from April 21-26, 2025, celebrated the investiture of Russell T. Keen as 91Â鶹's second president. A series of special events marked the historic occasion.
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The President's Office division is made up of bold, energetic and entrepreneurial leaders in policy and planning, strategic communications and marketing, and administrative and fiscal operations who advance 91Â鶹's mission.
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As a first-generation college graduate, I wholeheartedly believe in the power of a college education and the impact it can have on the life of a student because I have lived it firsthand. As president, student success and learning will be a top priority.
President, 91Â鶹
