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Harvard University professor and global health leader Jim Yong Kim, 49, is the College

President-elect Jim Yong Kim is a co-founder of Partners in Health, a non-profit organization that provides medical support to low-income communities around the world.

Outgoing President James Wright will step down on July 1 after nearly 40 years at the College.

Ed Haldeman

Susan Wright, wife of outgoing President James Wright, has said the two will likely remain

Al Mulley

President-elect Kim is the former director of the World Health Organization

In his first address to campus, Kim drew parallels between himself and former College President John Sloan Dickey, who worked at the U.S. Department of State prior to his tenure at Dartmouth.

Kim, who has said he will try to spend time with students, attending athletic events and eating in campus dining halls, poses with Dartmouth students on Monday.

Kim will be inaugurated on July 1.