University of Arizona Welcomes New President Suresh Garimella

a crowd of people gather outside Old Main for an event to welcome President Suresh Garimella to campus

President Suresh Garimella (front right) and his wife, Lakshmi (front left), listen to the Pride of Arizona marching band during the Oct. 2, 2024, welcome event.

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ron marx, suresh garimella and his wife lakshmi stand in front of old main

Interim Provost Ronald W. Marx (left) introduced President Suresh Garimella (center) at the welcome event.

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President Suresh Garimella takes a selfie with his wife, Lakshmi, in front of Old Main during an event welcoming him to campus.

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suresh garimella and buell jannuzi look at a large lens at the university of arizona's mirror lab

After the welcome event at Old Main, President Suresh Garimella toured the university’s Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab with Buell Jannuzi, head of the Department of Astronomy and director of Steward Observatory.

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suresh garimella speaks in front of a building with a marching band and wildcat mascots behind him

During his welcome speech, President Suresh Garimella said his top priorities would be students, research and community service.

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