Inauguration of Pamela Whitten
Thousands joined the celebration
The inauguration of Pamela Whitten as the first female president of Indiana University was a celebration of you – the IU community.
Thousands took part in the significant milestone in the university's history at the ceremony at IU Bloomington, an inauguration festival at IUPUI and watch parties held on IU's campuses across the state.
"Pamela is a remarkable and thoughtful leader, who has already established herself as a student-centered and involved president at Indiana University. She places value on recruiting and retaining diverse talent and resources, as well as supporting and promoting key research, which will keep IU moving forward on a path of groundbreaking scholarship and academics in the years to come."
W. Quinn Buckner Chair of the Board of Trustees, Indiana University
About President Whitten
As Indiana University's leader, President Whitten has outlined three core missions for the university: ensuring student success by placing them first, setting ambitious research goals and affirming IU's leadership role in advancing economic development and quality of life for individuals throughout the world.