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Let’s Strengthen Student Mental Health and Well-Being Together

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Dear students, We chose to send this message together — from the Office of the President and the Student Government Association — because conversations about student mental health and well-being belong to all of us. Student leadership and University leadership share a commitment to listen, learn and...

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Welcome Back!

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Dear campus community, Happy new year! As the spring semester begins, I welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus and wish you all a strong start to 2026. A new semester brings renewed focus and possibility. It’s a time to reset, to look ahead and to recommit ourselves to the shared...

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Holiday Appreciation for Our University Family

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Dear campus community, As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for the care, professionalism and commitment you bring to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿ÆÆ½â°æ each day. The holiday season invites reflection and gratitude, and I am deeply appreciative of the ways you...

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Join us Wednesday for a Town Hall Discussion

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Dear friends, Over the past several weeks, I have emphasized my commitment to communicating openly as we work through this period of transition, challenge and opportunity. Many of you have shared thoughtful questions, concerns and ideas, and I want to continue that conversation in a setting where we...

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Fiscal Update from Dr. Ramesh Kolluru

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Dear campus community, I’d like to share an update about the steps we are taking to address the University’s financial situation and ensure its long-term stability. Since accepting this role last month, I have emphasized that accountability and transparency will guide my decisions, especially when...

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A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Ramesh Kolluru

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Dear friends, As we head into the Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank each of you - our faculty, staff, and students. Your dedication and hard work keep this University moving forward, and I’m deeply grateful for all you do. Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the chance to meet many...

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A Message from Dr. Ramesh Kolluru

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Dear friends, This morning, I was honored to be selected as interim president of our University, and I want to thank Chairman Mark Romero, President Dr. Rick Gallot and members of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿ÆÆ½â°æ System Board of Supervisors for their trust and support. As a two-time alumnus who first arrived on this campus...

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