Presidential Inauguration
Since 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology has educated and inspired students and researchers to lead and advance scientific discovery in the creation, application and management of technology to solve complex problems and build new enterprises. This proud legacy of the Stevens family has begun an historic new chapter as Dr. Nariman Farvardin was inaugurated as the seventh president of Stevens on October 14, 2011.
Prior to joining Stevens, Dr. Farvardin served as Provost at the University of Maryland. There he was the chief academic officer, overseeing 13 academic colleges and schools offering 127 undergraduate majors and 112 degree programs to more than 37,000 students from 3,000 full-time faculty members and nearly 1,000 part-time faculty. Prior to becoming Provost, Dr. Farvardin served as Dean of the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, and before that, Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer p. He was also a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The Inauguration launched a significant period for the University as Dr. Farvardin worked closely with all members of the community to chart the future trajectory of Stevens and begin work towards a bold new vision that honors the University's long and exceptional legacy. To commemorate this significant moment in Stevens history, alumni, family, and friends joined our community to take part in a special celebration October 13-15, 2011.
Inauguration Events
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Academic Colloquium |
Presidential Inauguration Videos
For more Presidential Inauguration videos:
The Complete Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Dr. Nariman Farvardin
Chariman Lawrence Babbio's Remarks
Community Congratulates President Farvardin on his Inauguration
Carmen Balthrop Performs at the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Nariman Farvardin
Presidential Inauguration Choir Performances
Presidential Inauguration Orchestra Performance
Presidential Inauguration Historic Montage
Academic Colloquium - Excellence Through Innovation
Academic Coloquium Remarks - Secretary of Energy Steven Chu
Academic Coloquium Remarks - Dr. Jeong Kim, President, Bell Labs
Academic Coloquium Remarks - Dr. Besser and Dr. Fisher
Inauguration Remarks
President Farvardin Inauguration Remarks
Chairman Babbio Inauguration Remarks
Dr. Kim Inauguration Remarks
Richard Sanchez, Inauguration Remarks
Announcements & News
■ A Historic Three-Day Inauguration Weekend at Stevens
■ Stevens Institute of Technology Inaugurates Dr. Nariman Farvardin as Its Seventh President
■ Stevens Names Nariman Farvardin Seventh President
■ The Stevens Community Welcomes Dr. Nariman Farvardin
■ A Day of Presidential Events
■ Dr. Nariman Farvardin Takes Office as the Seventh President of Stevens Institute of Technology
■ The Stevens Community Welcomes Dr. Nariman Farvardin to Campus as Seventh President
■ A Historic Three-Day Inauguration Weekend at Stevens
■ Stevens Institute of Technology Inaugurates Dr. Nariman Farvardin as Its Seventh President
■ Stevens Names Nariman Farvardin Seventh President
■ The Stevens Community Welcomes Dr. Nariman Farvardin
■ A Day of Presidential Events
■ Dr. Nariman Farvardin Takes Office as the Seventh President of Stevens Institute of Technology
■ The Stevens Community Welcomes Dr. Nariman Farvardin to Campus as Seventh President
As part of Inauguration Weekend, the University will also be hosting Freshman Parents Weekend and Homecoming. Freshman Parents Weekend gives parents a chance to see their children settled into the Stevens environment, participate in campus events, and learn more about how the Stevens community supports their students. Homecoming 2011 will feature eight different Duck teams in action as well as a variety of other exciting events for alumni, students, staff, faculty, parents, fans, and friends of Stevens Athletics.
Interview with Dr. Nariman Farvardin
Nariman Farvardin was appointed the seventh president of Stevens Institute of Technology in January 2011. He joins Stevens from the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the faculty for twenty-seven years. He served as that institution’s Acting President for two months in 2010, during his tenure as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, positions he held since 2007. Dr. Farvardin is an accomplished researcher in the areas of information theory and coding, multimedia signal compression and transmission, high-speed networks, and wireless networks. See Dr. Nariman Farvardin's complete bio...
