State of the University 2026
Welcome to the 2026/2027 Academic Year
The “State of the University Address” (SOTU) is an annual event that kicks-off the start of the academic year for university faculty and staff. At this event, the university president delivers a speech highlighting the institution's achievements, challenges, and strategic vision for the year ahead. The 2026 SOTU was held on Thursday, September 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.
Thank you for those that were able to join us! A video replay will be available on this page shortly and a transcript of the President's speech is available on the Speeches page, for those that were not able to attend in-person.
Past Ceremonies
State of the University Address
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
8:00 a.m.
Doors Open
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Welcome
Brad Johnson, Provost and Executive Vice President
Introduction
Faith Li Pettis, Chair, Board of Trustees
President's Address
Sabah Randhawa, President
Light refreshments will be available afterwards for those attending in-person