President Eric W. Kaler was inaugurated as the 16th President of the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Sept. 22. In addition to the live audience in Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2,643 unique viewers watched the inauguration in a live broadcast using UMN Live Stream.

President Kaler's inauguration speech is available online. In addition, video of the inaugural ceremony in its entirety is available for viewing. A shorter summary of the speech can be read at "Fulfilling a Promise."