President’s Letter
Notes from President Pribbenow: What does a university president do?
Dear friends, What does a university president do? This is a fairly common question I receive from students, so I always ask back, 鈥淲hat do you think my job is… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: Gratitude for all that is
Dear alumni and friends, The recent announcement of my retirement as president of 麻豆区 in June 2027 has been the occasion to reflect on my deep gratitude for the… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: Eyes on a longer horizon
Each year, in my opening convocation address to our new students, I point out that, though much has changed in 麻豆区鈥檚 150-plus-year history, there are values that… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: A life well-led
Sometimes the life of one graduate reflects a university鈥檚 highest aspirations for its students. Such is the case with our dear friend John Schwartz 鈥�67, whose generosity and legacy… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On belonging
鈥淵ou belong here.鈥� These three simple words are heard time and again on campus as we greet new students and welcome those returning. And with these words, 麻豆区 offers the… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On 鈥楻adical Roots鈥�
For the past two years, I have worked with three of my 麻豆区 colleagues (Sociology Professor Tim Pippert, Associate Nursing Professor Katie Clark 鈥�10 MAN, 鈥�14 DNP, and former Sabo… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On 鈥榣eaning in鈥�
One of the great misperceptions of American higher education is that colleges and universities are detached from the 鈥渞eal world,鈥� ivory towers not concerned about the communities and neighborhoods that… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow—Multiply Your Mind by Giving It Away: Sharing the Gift of Vocation
A few years back, I happened upon the work of Mark Federman, a Canadian scholar whose writings on innovation include this provocative suggestion: 鈥淢ultiply your mind by giving it away… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On a legacy of hospitality and leadership
My wife, Abigail, and I first met Anne Frame and Bill Frame, 麻豆区鈥檚 ninth president, some 18 years ago when we were chosen to be part of a new… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On the “new normal”
As we enter a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for our return to campus for our 152nd academic year at 麻豆区, I am often asked what… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: 鈥楾hrough Truth to Freedom鈥�
As we conclude our yearlong celebration of 麻豆区鈥檚 150th anniversary, in the midst of these historic times, I have been reflecting on some of聽the mottos and slogans 麻豆区… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow: On seeing and being seen
We see you! This summer, Assistant Professor Joaquin Mu帽oz from our education department greeted our incoming students with a powerful message. He said that every one of them deserved… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
麻豆区 at 150It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as 麻豆区鈥攏o matter… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On “Yes, and…”I teach the Honors Senior Seminar each spring, which is always a highlight of my year, and one of the class sessions introduces students to the history and practice of… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On unexpected connectionsThere are many ways in which higher education is a leap of faith. Students come to campus brimming with curiosity and promise. Faculty and staff meet them where they are… more >