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Suresh Garimella

The 23rd president of the University of Arizona sees its land-grant mission as foundationally important, emphasizing access to a world-class education, research with real-world impact, and service to the state of Arizona and its people.

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Biography

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Suresh Garimella's Bio

"I truly am grateful for the opportunity to be the next president of the University of Arizona. I am committed to honoring the University of Arizona’s rich history of excellence in student success and research by building on its legacy and moving toward an even brighter future."

— Suresh Garimella

Presidential Communications

Thank you for the warm welcome

Suresh Garimella

Oct. 2, 2024

I want to thank all of you who have given me and Lakshmi such a generous welcome over the past few weeks.

Joining the U of A Community

Suresh Garimella

Sept. 30, 2024

I couldn’t be more excited to join the University of Arizona community in a few weeks, and I am excited to begin this important work with all of you.

Suresh Garimella to be 23rd University of Arizona President

Arizona Board of Regents

Aug. 9, 2024

This morning, the Arizona Board of Regents proudly appointed Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona following the candidate’s interview and a unanimous board vote.