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”UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In a historic appointment, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi begins her tenure May 9, as the 19th leader of Pennsylvania’s 167-year-old land-grant university.
For Bendapudi, who grew up in a coastal city in India, leading Penn State is an opportunity of a lifetime given the transformative role higher education has played in her own family. Her father — who left India to attend university in the United States and make life better for his young family — paved a pathway for his daughter to follow.
“I know firsthand the power and purpose higher education can have for individuals, families and communities across the generations. Serving as Penn State’s president is the greatest professional honor of my life, and I will dedicate myself to advancing excellence for all Penn Staters,” Bendapudi said. “As president, I’m committed to creating opportunities to enable student success in and outside the classroom, supporting faculty and staff in their professional and academic endeavors, and encouraging continued partnership and investment in Penn State by our community, friends and the commonwealth.””
And,
”“I extend my deepest gratitude to President Barron for his outstanding leadership,” Bendapudi said. “Penn State has experienced incredible growth and advancements over his tenure, and today we are in an excellent position to continue to thrive while meeting challenges ahead. As with any successor, it’s my responsibility and mission to build on progress and help Penn State reach even greater heights across each of our campuses.”
As she begins her presidency, the University is among the top academic and research institutions nationally and is celebrating a record-breaking philanthropic campaign, among other significant accomplishments.
“President Bendapudi is uniquely prepared to help the University continue to excel in many areas, including academics, student experience, and scientific research and innovation,” said Penn State Board of Trustees Chair Matt Schuyler. “She has a deep appreciation for our tradition of excellence coupled with an innovative spirit focused on strengthening our communities throughout the state and beyond.””
And,
”Even as she continued to teach, Bendapudi put her expertise in customer loyalty and consumer behavior into practice in the private sector. Along with consulting for some of the world’s largest companies and organizations — from Proctor & Gamble to the U.S. Army — she became the executive vice president and chief customer officer for Huntington National Bank, a top-30 U.S. bank with $55 billion in assets at the time.”
And,
“Something I see uniquely at Penn State is a sense of pride, belonging and family,” Bendapudi said. “My goal is to continue to foster that sense of belonging for every student, employee and alumni, and help them find a way to make this special place their own.”
Raise a coffee cup to Neeli. ☕️
”UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In a historic appointment, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi begins her tenure May 9, as the 19th leader of Pennsylvania’s 167-year-old land-grant university.
For Bendapudi, who grew up in a coastal city in India, leading Penn State is an opportunity of a lifetime given the transformative role higher education has played in her own family. Her father — who left India to attend university in the United States and make life better for his young family — paved a pathway for his daughter to follow.
“I know firsthand the power and purpose higher education can have for individuals, families and communities across the generations. Serving as Penn State’s president is the greatest professional honor of my life, and I will dedicate myself to advancing excellence for all Penn Staters,” Bendapudi said. “As president, I’m committed to creating opportunities to enable student success in and outside the classroom, supporting faculty and staff in their professional and academic endeavors, and encouraging continued partnership and investment in Penn State by our community, friends and the commonwealth.””
And,
”“I extend my deepest gratitude to President Barron for his outstanding leadership,” Bendapudi said. “Penn State has experienced incredible growth and advancements over his tenure, and today we are in an excellent position to continue to thrive while meeting challenges ahead. As with any successor, it’s my responsibility and mission to build on progress and help Penn State reach even greater heights across each of our campuses.”
As she begins her presidency, the University is among the top academic and research institutions nationally and is celebrating a record-breaking philanthropic campaign, among other significant accomplishments.
“President Bendapudi is uniquely prepared to help the University continue to excel in many areas, including academics, student experience, and scientific research and innovation,” said Penn State Board of Trustees Chair Matt Schuyler. “She has a deep appreciation for our tradition of excellence coupled with an innovative spirit focused on strengthening our communities throughout the state and beyond.””
And,
”Even as she continued to teach, Bendapudi put her expertise in customer loyalty and consumer behavior into practice in the private sector. Along with consulting for some of the world’s largest companies and organizations — from Proctor & Gamble to the U.S. Army — she became the executive vice president and chief customer officer for Huntington National Bank, a top-30 U.S. bank with $55 billion in assets at the time.”
And,
“Something I see uniquely at Penn State is a sense of pride, belonging and family,” Bendapudi said. “My goal is to continue to foster that sense of belonging for every student, employee and alumni, and help them find a way to make this special place their own.”
Raise a coffee cup to Neeli. ☕️
