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- Ray Jayawardhana will become the 10th president of Caltech, effective July 1, 2026.
- He succeeds Thomas F. Rosenbaum, who led Caltech for 12 years.
- Jayawardhana, formerly Johns Hopkins University provost, is recognized for leadership in academic initiatives and engagement.
- He aims to bolster Caltech's commitment to fundamental research and innovation while addressing higher-education challenges.
- His background includes roles at Cornell University and astrophysics research with over 180 published papers.
