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Celebrating the university’s newest chapter
Maurie McInnis was installed as Yale University’s 24th president on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The ceremony was livestreamed and a recording is available below. Visit Yale News for coverage of all the weekend’s festivities.
Read the inaugural address
President McInnis looks to the future of Yale.
Share your thoughts
What would you like President McInnis to know about your Yale experience?