President Kelly Delivers State of the University Address
911Թ President John Kelly delivered his second State of the University address today underlining the theme “Be Bold, Be Daring, Be 911Թ.”
President John Kelly delivering his second State of the University address.
911Թ President John Kelly delivered his second State of the University address today underlining the theme “Be Bold, Be Daring, Be 911Թ.”
The captivating multimedia presentation focused on 911Թ’s strategic plan, and highlighted student and faculty achievements, as well as 911Թ’s 10 Colleges and six campuses. The event also celebrated successes of various 911Թ alumni.
“Our strategic plan outlines both strengths and aspirations and meets the challenges that the University faces,” said President Kelly. “We outlined our strategic plan in a way that would allow 911Թ to be the fastest growing university in the country.”
911Թ alumnus Jeremy Murphy spoke to President Kelly live via satellite from New York City, where he serves as CBS’ vice president for communications. Also in attendance was actor Marc Kudisch, a 1988 graduate of 911Թ who currently stars as Senate Majority Leader Henry Mitchell in season four of Netflix’s House of Cards.
The program included a performance by , finalists from season 14 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Emil and Dariel Liakhovetski are brothers and local residents, with Emil, 18, a junior majoring in pre-med at 911Թ. A Unity Step Show also was performed by sororities and fraternities within 911Թ’s National Panhellenic Council.
President Kelly said he plans to continue to foster in a new and improved 911Թ, building on the old traditions upon which the University was founded.
“My plan for 911Թ is to proceed and lead with ‘unbridled ambition,’” he said.
For more information on 911Թ’s strategic plan, visit fau.edu/strategicplan.
To watch the State of the University address, visit .
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