Thomas C. Katsouleas was formally inaugurated as the 16th President of the University of Connecticut on Friday afternoon at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The event was attended by Board of Trustees members, state legislators, previous UConn presidents, presidents from visiting colleges, friends and family of the president, UConn faculty and students.
Prior to the inauguration, nine faculty members each presented a TEDx-style talk, highlighting their areas of expertise. Representing UConn’s outstanding faculty, this diverse group of scholars provoked thought and discussion. Dr. Laurencin was the first to present and discussed a field he pioneered, Regenerative Engineering. Immediately following the presentations a luncheon was held, followed by the Ceremony, and concluding with a Procession to the Student Union Mall for a celebratory reception.