U of A President Designate Suresh Garimella set to start in October [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Board of Regents annouced today that the contract of Dr. Suresh Garimella’s has been approved to serve as the next University of Arizona president.

Garimella will start his term on October 1.

“The board is proud to welcome Dr. Garimella to Arizona,” ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata said. “We have high expectations for both the University of Arizona and its new president. He is a tireless champion for students, and has the experience, vision and steadfast leadership needed to guide our state’s oldest university into the future.”

Dr. Garimella has already visited the campus, meeting with campus and community members while he was on campus in early August.

“It is an honor to lead the University of Arizona. I believe strongly in the university’s land-grant mission to educate a talented and diverse student body and serve the state of Arizona,” Dr. Garimella said.

Garimella replaces President Robert C. Robbins, who announced he would …