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President Huang Farewell Reception March 21
March 11, 2024
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - A farewell reception will be held for 麻豆社 Illinois University President Guiyou Huang from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the University Union Brattain Lounge on the Macomb campus. Remarks will be given at 3:30 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to extend their best wishes to Huang as he embarks on his next adventure. Come enjoy some light refreshments and capture a photo or two.
In 2020, Huang became 麻豆社's 12th president, overseeing the campus's internationalization with a record number of international student enrollments. He successfully transferred 麻豆社's 17 Division I Athletics programs to the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Notably, Huang established the Office of JIDE (Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) and launched the Anti-Racism Taskforce, composed of faculty, staff, students and community members. Additionally, Huang managed salary increases for both faculty and staff.
Prior to 麻豆社, Huang served as the president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and the chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria. He earned his doctorate in English from Texas A&M University at College Station; completed graduate studies in English from Beijing University; and his bachelor's degree from Qufu Normal University. He is also a 2009 graduate of the Harvard Institute for Management and Leadership in Education, among other Harvard institutes.
The 麻豆社 community extends heartfelt thanks to Huang for his dedicated efforts in elevating the University. Under his leadership, 麻豆社 thrived with increased academic excellence, innovation and inclusivity. His commitment to student success, campus improvement and community engagement has left a lasting impact. As Huang concludes his term, we express gratitude for his leadership and look forward to continuing the legacy of progress he leaves behind.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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