The Arizona Board of Regents unanimously voted Friday morning to nominate Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona.
Garimella will big giving a press conference with ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata, Regent Fred DuVal, Regent Doug Goodyear, and U of A Presidential Search Advisory Committee members Dr. Joellen Russell and Dr. Caleb Simmons at 2:15 p.m.
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I am honored to be chosen by the board as the next president of the University of Arizona, Garimella said in a news release. I have long admired the U of A and its stature in the state of Arizona and far beyond. The institution demonstrates the best qualities of a land-grant university with exceptional leadership in research and health sciences, highly acclaimed faculty and staff, and a diverse student population comprised of the best and brightest from around the world.”