Inauguration Week

Linda G. Mills, 17th president of New York University, approaching the podium to speak at the inauguration ceremony.

Linda G. Mills, 17th president of New York University, entering the inauguration ceremony.

Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States and member of the Mvskoke Nation, provides the land acknowledgement.

Rima Al Mokarrab, Trustee, gives a salute on behalf of NYU Abu Dhabi.

Shijun Tong, Chancellor of NYU Shanghai, gives a salute on behalf of NYU Shanghai.

Percussionists perform an excerpt from "Dark Full Ride" by Julia Wolfe, NYU professor and internationally-recognized composer.

Ron Hall, Former Chair, Student Government Assembly, speaks about the power of Linda's empathy, leadership, and commitment to students.

Close-up of President Mills' academic regalia, designed by NYU professor and Tony award-winning costume designer Susan Hilferty.

The installation of the president with Evan R. Chesler, Chair, Board of Trustees, and Aisha Oliver-Staley, SVP, General Counsel and NYU Secretary.

Noelle Molé Liston, NYU professor and Chair, Full-Time Continuing Contract Faculty Senators Council, in the Presentation of the Symbols of Office.

Linda G. Mills, 17th president of New York University, gives the Inaugural Address.

Linda G. Mills, 17th president of New York University, speaking about the alchemy of intersections across NYU.

This groundbreaking photo of the moon, from 1840 by John W. Draper, reminds us that NYU's tradition is the future. What will our next moonshot be?

"Feel it Happening" from The Reality Show: NYU is performed following the inaugural address.