MU | Inauguration
Manchester University students , faculty , staff and leaders celebrated the official inauguration of Dr . Stacy H . Young as the institution ’ s 16th president at a formal event on Friday , Nov . 10 .
More than 300 students , staff , faculty , community guests , and family members of President Young attended the ceremony . Among the distinguished guests and speakers were Dottie King , CEO of Independent Colleges of Indiana ; Patty Grant , executive director of the Community Foundation of Wabash County ; and Professor of Business Timothy Ogden ’ 87 , who taught Young when she was a student at Manchester . Young ’ s high school accounting teacher Marvene Pippenger ’ 64 , who encouraged her to attend Manchester , was also in attendance .
Since the beginning of her presidency , Young has stressed the importance of “ leaning in ” to the Manchester experience , and that point was driven home during her inaugural address .
“ Leaning into our future means taking risks , sticking with it , fighting against those who say things can ’ t be done , working together , exploring new ideas , and embracing positive change while keeping in mind the basics are all very important ,” Young said . “ I hope all of you will lean into the future with me .”
Photos from the inauguration can be found here , and a recording of the ceremony can be watched here .
MAIN : Stacy Hendricks ’ 96 Young was instated as president on Nov . 10 , 2023 , by John Gilmore ’ 74 , Chair of the Board of Trustees . LEFT : Young addresses students , alumni , family , and community members . CENTER : Young ’ s family , including children Allison ( far right ) and Max ( second from right ), who spoke at the ceremony . RIGHT : The Spartan Pride Marching Band performs at the reception .