Joan T.A. Gabel was inaugurated as the 17th president of the University of Minnesota on Sept. 20. Watch highlights of Inauguration Day—from the procession along Scholars Walk to the celebration on Northrop Mall—and hear Gabel's thoughts on the University of Minnesota's next chapter. 

View installation ceremony

View inaugural address

System Campus Visits

In addition to the Inauguration week events on the Twin Cities campus, President Gabel will visit the other four system campuses this fall to highlight how they are each educating and preparing tomorrow's leaders, discovering new innovations to drive the economy and improve our quality of life, and engaging all Minnesotans to solve challenges facing our communities.

Morris Campus -- September 23 - 24
Duluth Campus -- October 1 - 2
Rochester Campus -- October 24
Crookston Campus -- November 6 - 7

You are invited to use the hashtag #WelcoMNGabel during inauguration week to share well-wishes, photos, and happenings.

Mental Health Panel Discussion - September 18

Student Mental Health from the Lens of Prevention and Resilience. Moderated by Stephanie Curtis, Senior Producer of The Thread - MPR, this panel featured experts and U of M faculty and students. 

View recording of Mental Health Panel