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In photos: Neeli Bendapudi named 19th president of Penn State

Neeli Bendapudi was named the 19th president of Penn State on Dec. 9, 2021, by the University's Board of Trustees. She is currently president of the University of Louisville in Kentucky, and will take office in spring semester 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

Neeli Bendapudi has been selected by Penn State's Board of Trustees Penn State's 19th president. In addition to her discussions with the board, Bendapudi met Thursday, Dec. 9, with University and student leaders, members of the press and others. Bendapudi, president and professor of marketing at the University of Louisville, will take office this spring semester.

Last Updated December 13, 2021