Gregory L. Fenves

Emory Board of Trustees Names Gregory L. Fenves as 21st President

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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ATLANTA, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Emory University Board of Trustees announced today thatGregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of the board.

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  • ATLANTA, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Emory University Board of Trustees announced today thatGregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of the board.
  • "We are tremendously excited about the appointment of Greg Fenves, a world-class educator and brilliant leader," says Bob Goddard, chair of Emory's Board of Trustees and of the Presidential Selection Committee.
  • "I am deeply honored to be named president of Emory University by the Board of Trustees," Fenves says.
  • "The board believes with Greg Fenves as our next president, we will have the key components to make significant advancements as an institution.

Emory Board of Trustees Names Gregory L. Fenves as 21st President

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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The Emory University Board of Trustees announced today that Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of the board.

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  • The Emory University Board of Trustees announced today that Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of the board.
  • Fenves succeeds Claire E. Sterk, who announced her retirement in November 2019 after serving as Emorys president since 2016.
  • I am deeply honored to be named president of Emory University by the Board of Trustees, Fenves says.
  • The board believes with Greg Fenves as our next president, we will have the key components to make significant advancements as an institution.

World-Class UT Basketball Arena Will Host Longhorns, Benefit Austin Community

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Thursday, December 20, 2018
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"UT's historic agreement with this highly regarded company will result in a modern arena on campus for our students, alumni, supporters and the Austin community," said UT Austin President Gregory L. Fenves.

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  • "UT's historic agreement with this highly regarded company will result in a modern arena on campus for our students, alumni, supporters and the Austin community," said UT Austin President Gregory L. Fenves.
  • "The arena will provide for an unforgettable UT basketball experience and represent the best of our university."
  • The 10,000-seat arena will provide an intimate, state-of-the-art men's and women's Longhorn basketball fan experience and feature student seating surrounding the court.
  • The UT System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized UT Austin to complete negotiations and enter into agreement with OVG and its partners.

Dallas Holocaust Museum to Honor University of Texas President Gregory L. Fenves at Hope for Humanity Dinner

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance will honor Gregory L. Fenves, 29th President of the University of Texas at Austin, at its annual Hope for Humanity Dinner on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance will honor Gregory L. Fenves, 29th President of the University of Texas at Austin, at its annual Hope for Humanity Dinner on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
  • President Fenves will be honored with the Hope for Humanity Award for prioritizing student success, interdisciplinary research, and diversity and inclusion since taking office in 2015.
  • "The Museum is honored to present this year's Hope for Humanity Award to President Fenves for his unparalleled commitment to the wellbeing and inclusion of students of all backgrounds," said Mary Pat Higgins, President and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust Museum.
  • The Dallas Holocaust Museum's mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference.