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Dear Parents,

I hope you鈥檙e enjoying a great summer, and I want you to know how excited we are to welcome your student to 91制片厂 in a few short weeks.

As you may know, this is my first semester as a Wildcat. As the new president of 91制片厂, it鈥檚 been a true pleasure to see how warm, friendly and helpful our community is, whether your student is a newcomer, like me, or a returning student preparing for advanced research, independent study and the transition to a great career.

We鈥檙e incredibly fortunate to be here at a time when 91制片厂 has never been stronger, or more full of promise. In fact, 91制片厂鈥檚 remarkable record of student success was a major factor in my decision to move to Durham after 21 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I served as executive vice chancellor and provost. Here are just a few examples of student success at 91制片厂:

• 91制片厂鈥檚 student graduation rate is well above the national average, and is the second highest among all 45 of New England鈥檚 public, four-year institutions.
• 93 percent of our recent graduates either land jobs, pursue advanced degrees or enter public service.
• More than 78 percent of our students complete at least one internship.
• Our Undergraduate Research Conference is the largest of its kind in the country, with nearly 2,000 undergraduates presenting. Encourage your student to take part!
• The Durham community is ranked among the safest university towns in the nation.
• With more than 250 student-run clubs and organizations, it鈥檚 easy for 91制片厂 students to get involved outside the classroom, make friends and engage in great, life-changing experiences. Encourage them to explore all the options at University Day on Sept. 12.
• Our entire 91制片厂 community is committed to building an even better 91制片厂 and creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive atmosphere for students, staff and faculty alike.

Our faculty and staff have been working hard throughout the summer to prepare for the fall semester and are ready to help your student succeed academically, grow personally and be part of our vibrant, welcoming Wildcat community. As a 91制片厂 parent, you are part of our Wildcat family as well, and I am sincerely grateful for your support, trust and pride in 91制片厂.

Best wishes,

James W. Dean Jr.

President