Marquette presidential inauguration, Kimo Ah Yun shares message ahead of ceremony
A message from Marquette's Kimo Ah Yun
Marquette University will hold a presidential inauguration ceremony for Kimo Ah Yun. Ahead of his inauguration, he sat down with FOX6 one-on-one to talk about a variety of topics, including higher education during the Trump administration.
MILWAUKEE - Later in April, Marquette University will hold a presidential inauguration ceremony for Kimo Ah Yun.
He’ll make history as the 25th president of the university.
Ahead of his inauguration, Kimo Ah Yun sat down with FOX6's Aaron Maybin for one-on-one. They talked about higher education during the Trump administration.
And he made it clear the focus is always on the student.
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Marquette presidential inauguration, Kimo Ah Yun teases message ahead of ceremony
On Tuesday, April 29, the university will hold a presidential inauguration for Kimo Ah Yun, who will become the 25th president of the university.
After his April 29 inauguration comes commencement weeks later, and he was asked what his hope is for every Marquette graduate.
They lead a fulfilled life. That they find ways to find happiness, not only happiness in their job, but happiness in all those things they do outside of their job," said Kimo Ah Yun. "We talk about men and women for and with others, we talk about being the difference, being servant leaders, that's my hope. My hope is they go away, and whether or not they're a servant leader in their neighborhood, in their broader community, at their place of work, wherever it is. That they lead a fulfilled life serving other."
The inauguration for Kimo Ah Yun will be Tuesday, April 29.
He will be the first person of color to serve as president of the university.
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You can also watch the full one-on-one interview.
The Source: FOX6 sat down and interviewed Kimo Ah Yun. Additional information provided by Marquette University.