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PRESIDENT’S LETTER<br />
Positive<br />
Momentum<br />
President Danielle N. Ripich, Ph.D.<br />
“DESPITE THE WORST ECONOMY IN DECADES,<br />
THE UNIVERSITY CONTINUES TO THRIVE AND GROW.”<br />
S<br />
ummer is a time to reflect and be thankful –<br />
and in a year <strong>of</strong> great economic challenges,<br />
we have much to be thankful for. I would like<br />
to share some <strong>of</strong> UNE’s good news with you.<br />
UNE graduated 1,077 students at our 2009 commencement<br />
ceremonies, the largest class ever. Our students<br />
are poised to enter the competitive work force, graduate<br />
or pr<strong>of</strong>essional school with the benefit <strong>of</strong> a UNE<br />
education. The experiences students have acquired<br />
here – be it in the classroom, internships/fellowships,<br />
research, study abroad, or athletics – will serve them<br />
well. UNE students are highly sought after. Throughout<br />
this academic year, students shared with me many<br />
stories about how UNE has enriched their personal and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional lives. I am inspired by their work ethic and<br />
their commitment to making the world a better place,<br />
and I look forward to continuing to hear their stories as<br />
UNE alumni.<br />
Our incoming class this fall is not only expected to be<br />
at a record level again, but also more competitive. By<br />
being thoughtful about recruiting students and remaining<br />
attentive to their needs, we have also increased<br />
student retention and transfers into the university. All<br />
<strong>of</strong> this positive momentum is occurring at a time when<br />
many universities are struggling. It is a testament to<br />
UNE’s academic excellence and first-class faculty.<br />
I am also delighted to share the good news that our<br />
new College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy has received its final precandidacy<br />
status by the national Accreditation Council<br />
on Pharmacy Education. This means the council has<br />
approved the College’s academic and clinical programs,<br />
so we can welcome our first class <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy students<br />
this fall.<br />
Despite the worst economy in decades, the <strong>University</strong><br />
continues to thrive and grow. UNE seems to be making<br />
connections with our students in a powerful way.<br />
Danielle N. Ripich, Ph.D. | President<br />
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