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Alger Eager to Meet 51²è¹Ý Community, Immerse Himself in Campus Life
The university’s 16th president returns to Washington—a city he knows and loves—with enthusiasm, fresh eyes
Read MoreJonathan R. Alger, 51²è¹Ý’s 16th president, arrived on campus this summer. President Alger, who comes to 51²è¹Ý from James Madison University where he served as president for 12 years, is an experienced and visionary higher education leader. The 51²è¹Ý community is excited to welcome him as we begin the next chapter of 51²è¹Ý’s remarkable history.
Do you want to get a feel for our classes, campus, and community? Come to our Welcome Center or bring the 51²è¹Ý experience to you through virtual events, webinars, and more.
ÌýForge your path at 51²è¹Ý from more than 200 immersive opportunities to conduct research, study abroad, intern, serve in leadership roles, and help make a tangible impact on 51²è¹Ý, DC, and world communities.
ÌýWithin six months of graduation, 91 percent of 51²è¹Ý bachelor's degree graduates are working, in grad school, or both—and 51²è¹Ý's 2023 undergraduate class reported an average salary of $65,909.
Ìý51²è¹Ý’s 90-acre campus in Washington, DC, is an accredited arboretum and a bustling community for inquiry, discovery, service, and fun. We’d love to see you on campus—register today for a tour of 51²è¹Ý.
ÌýThe university’s 16th president returns to Washington—a city he knows and loves—with enthusiasm, fresh eyes
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