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Alger Eager to Meet СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Community, Immerse Himself in Campus Life
The university’s 16th president returns to Washington—a city he knows and loves—with enthusiasm, fresh eyes
Read MoreJonathan R. Alger, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 16th president, arrived on campus this summer. President Alger, who comes to СÀ¶ÊÓƵ from James Madison University where he served as president for 12 years, is an experienced and visionary higher education leader. The СÀ¶ÊÓƵ community is excited to welcome him as we begin the next chapter of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s remarkable history.
Do you want to get a feel for our classes, campus, and community? Come to our Welcome Center or bring the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ experience to you through virtual events, webinars, and more.
ÌýForge your path at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ from more than 200 immersive opportunities to conduct research, study abroad, intern, serve in leadership roles, and help make a tangible impact on СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, DC, and world communities.
ÌýWithin six months of graduation, 91 percent of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ bachelor's degree graduates are working, in grad school, or both—and СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's 2023 undergraduate class reported an average salary of $65,909.
ÌýСÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s 90-acre campus in Washington, DC, is an accredited arboretum and a bustling community for inquiry, discovery, service, and fun. We’d love to see you on campus—register today for a tour of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
ÌýThe university’s 16th president returns to Washington—a city he knows and loves—with enthusiasm, fresh eyes
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Read MoreThe team, backed by financial support from SIS, helps students learn about diplomacy and international relations and find community at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
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