Julie Kornfeld began her presidency at Kenyon on October 1, 2023. A champion of interdisciplinary collaboration, curricular innovation and cross-cutting institutional partnerships, Kornfeld previously served as vice provost for academic programs at Columbia University and as vice dean for education at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health. Kornfeld will be installed officially at her inauguration on Saturday, April 13.
“We have a generation of young people who are committed to making change, and I hope I can bring new pathways and new partnerships to Kenyon that will help students realize their potential as leaders of real-world impact.”
News and Stories
A New Era Begins
Julie Kornfeld was installed as Kenyon’s 20th president during a celebratory weekend full of pomp, circumstance and a call to action.
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‘This Work Has Never Been More Important’
Kenyon NewsIn her inaugural address, President Julie Kornfeld pledged to bring optimism, integrity and community to the work of championing Kenyon’s legacy of excellence in liberal arts education.
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Welcome, President Kornfeld - related video
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Welcome, President Kornfeld
Kenyon NewsDuring President Kornfeld's first month at Kenyon, she shares her first impressions of the campus community and her eagerness to collaborate with students, faculty, staff and alumni on the work that lies ahead.
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Introducing President Kornfeld
Kenyon Alumni Magazine20 things to know about Kenyon’s twentieth president that you won't find on her resume.
Event and Meeting Requests
- To request President Kornfeld's attendance at a Kenyon event, please submit the Presidential Event Participation Form.
- For meeting requests, please email Anna Wollenburg, executive assistant to the president at wollenburg1@kenyon.edu.
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