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updated December 7, 2009
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Matt Branam Elected as President of Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology
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Matt Branam has been elected president of Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology by the college’s Board of Trustees, according to an announcement
from William Fenoglio, chairman of the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees. The
election took place during a special board meeting in Indianapolis on
December 4, 2009.
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Matt Branam
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Rose-Hulman had recently announced its search for a new President, and
conducted a successful survey of the market, identifying a number of
impressive potential candidates. “Early in that process, the Trustees became
convinced that it was in the institution's best interest to ask Matt Branam,
who has been serving in an interim capacity, to become our permanent
president,” Fenoglio said. “ We appreciate the interest of a number of
academic leaders who responded to our initial search solicitations.”
With his election, Branam becomes the 14th president in the 135-year history
of the college.
“As the Board conducted its search for president, considering several strong
prospects, it became abundantly clear that the Institute had the ideal
candidate already serving in the president’s office,” Fenoglio said.
“President Branam’s performance as interim president has brought renewed
direction and vigor to the campus.”
Fenoglio cited various strengths that Branam brings to the position. “Matt
is an excellent communicator with a keen understanding of the academic
mission of Rose-Hulman,” Fenoglio said. “He has a vision to build on Rose-Hulman’s
reputation as the top undergraduate engineering, science and mathematics
college in the country.”
“I've always known Rose-Hulman to be a very special place with top faculty,
staff and students,” Branam said. “Rose-Hulman is the number one college in
its class in the country, and the family atmosphere on campus makes it a
great place to work and study. But we do much more than teach math, science
and engineering at Rose-Hulman; we prepare our best and brightest young
people to address the challenges and opportunities our world will face
tomorrow. I am honored to be part of it, and thankful to the Board of
Trustees for their confidence and support."
“I am delighted to hear the news,” said Arthur Western, vice president of
academic affairs and dean of faculty. “President Branam has exhibited that
he has the vision and leadership necessary for the campus. I look forward to
continuing the progress he has initiated during the first five months.”
“The selection of Matt Branam as the next president of Rose-Hulman will have
a positive and significant impact upon our institution and its future
direction,” said David Purdy, head of the Department of Mechanical
Engineering and member of the Presidential Search Committee. “Matt
understands our mission and primary function as a premiere undergraduate
institution in engineering, math and science. During his first five months
of service as interim president he has pulled together the Rose-Hulman
community by communicating the need for transparency and open communication
amongst all constituencies.”
Branam brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Rose-Hulman. His
expertise in fundraising, board relations, public relations, brand
management, legal, labor, and financial affairs brings Rose-Hulman a
seasoned leader. He managed the American Red Cross through a period of
tremendous growth and change for its then president, Elizabeth Dole, as its
first ever chief operating officer.
Branam’s experience also includes a distinguished 24-year career with UPS
(formerly called United Parcel Service) where his local job as a teenager
evolved through numerous positions of increased responsibility, including
the position of vice president of public affairs in Washington, D.C. A
native of Terre Haute, Ind., Branam has attended Indiana State University,
Taylor University and Georgetown University, and he graduated from Rose-Hulman
in 1979.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is the nation’s leading undergraduate
engineering, mathematics and science college. For 11 consecutive years, it has been ranked in the annual U.S. News & World Report annual
survey of higher education as the number one college or university that
offers the bachelor's or master's degree as its top degree in engineering.
Located in Terre Haute, Ind., Rose-Hulman offers a rigorous, hands-on
education that stresses development of technical and interpersonal skills in
an environment characterized by close personal attention for every student.
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