Inauguration


The University of Northwestern – St. Paul will host inauguration events for its ninth president, Corbin M. Hoornbeek, Ph.D., on Friday, December 2, 2022.

Inauguration Schedule

TimeEventLocation
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Community Breakfast
(Northwestern students, employees, and invited guests)

Billy Graham Community Life Commons

10:30 a.m.Inauguration CeremonyKnight Performance Hall
12:30 p.m.Luncheon (invited guests)Nazareth Great Room

President Hoornbeek

Corbin Hoornbeek, Ph.D., a leader in Christian higher education and world missions for nearly 30 years, began his term in August 2022.

Meet President Hoornbeek

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