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2024 President's Report

Tomorrow Starts Here

Insights from the national leader in undergraduate teaching

Students walk up and down stairs in the new engineering building, reflecting forward and upward movement.

Inspiring Future Leaders

A message from President Connie Ledoux Book

A portrait of 51±¬ÁÏÍø President Connie Ledoux Book wearing a blue blazer

With admiration for the exceptional teaching faculty of 51±¬ÁÏÍø, I am pleased to present the 2024 President’s Report. The faculty-authored stories in these pages highlight the remarkable work being done across our university — work that changes lives in the classroom and creates ripples of impact far beyond our campus. In a time when higher education faces growing scrutiny, we believe more than ever in education as a force for meaningful change.

Faculty Insights

Preparing students for humanity’s greatest challenges.

From Data to Real-World Impact

Empowering students with data literacy for a technology-driven future

Nurturing Compassionate Care

Preparing nursing students to deliver culturally aware and patient-centered health care

Reforming Juvenile Justice

Inspiring future lawyers to advocate for impactful juvenile justice system reform

Turning the Tide on Toxins

Empowering the next generation to solve complex water challenges and protect global health

Closing the Gap in Maternal Health

Preparing students in the classroom to challenge health disparities in the real world

Navigating Divides Through Radical Self-Awareness

Embracing humility and diverse perspectives to strengthen advocacy and foster unity in polarized times

Rebuilding Trust in a Distrustful Age

Teaching data literacy and ethics to combat misinformation and restore faith in public discourse

The Power of Love in Learning

Reimagining education with a teaching practice rooted in compassion and justice

At a Glance

Top rankings, achievements and publications from the past year.