The investiture ceremony for Fresno State’s ninth President, Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, wove together iconic threads representing the Valley’s history and elements of his personal and professional trajectory during his time in this fertile land. And throughout, Jiménez-Sandoval emphasized that “every thread matters” when it comes to advancing student success, promoting the University and solving tough challenges.

Interim California State University Chancellor “Dr. [Jolene] Koester first introduced me to the concept of the presidency as a tapestry,” Jiménez-Sandoval said in his speech. “The presidency does not rest on the shoulders of one person, but on the strength of a set of interwoven and interconnected individuals, artfully coming together to form the leadership of the University. Over the past year and a half, it has become abundantly clear that each individual thread of this tapestry matters – each one brings with it its unique hue, without which the image would not be complete. Everyone sitting in this room, whether you are faculty, staff, students, alumni, supporters or community leaders, your insights are integral to shaping and implementing our vision.”

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