Jim Yong Kim begins term as Dartmouth’s 17th president

By The Dartmouth Staff

Published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Jim Yong Kim begins his tenure as Dartmouth’s 17th president today, succeeding former President James Wright. Kim will officially be welcomed to the College in an event on the Green this afternoon. A more formal inauguration is scheduled to coincide with convocation this fall. Stay with TheDartmouth.com for updates throughout the day.

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