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President Gonzalez Departs After $203 M Campaign Success

7/1/2026

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Gonzalez Concludes Tenure

President Jorge G. Gonzalez concluded his tenure as K’s 18th president after leading since 2016.
The Brighter Light Campaign raised over $203 million for students, faculty, facilities and programs.
Four senior staff retired while Alyce Brady received the 2024 Florence J. Lucasse Lectureship for Excellence in Teaching.
Mj Huebner, vice president for admission and financial aid since 2020, guided admissions through COVID-19 changes and a delayed FAFSA rollout in 2023-24.

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Katanski Earns Fulbright

Amelia Katanski earned a 2023–24 Fulbright to work with the University of Wollongong on studies and launched the “Wheels of Change” seminar linking students with groups.
Amy Smith led K’s women’s studies program, designing courses on women, race and sexuality after receiving the Teaching Award.
Debbie Thompson retired after 25 years overseeing the Bookstore and Mail and Copy Center, using sales data to match inventory with demand and launch merchandise.

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Gonzalez Concludes Tenure

President Jorge G. Gonzalez concluded his tenure as K’s 18th president after leading since 2016.
The Brighter Light Campaign raised over $203 million for students, faculty, facilities and programs.
Four senior staff retired while Alyce Brady received the 2024 Florence J. Lucasse Lectureship for Excellence in Teaching.
Mj Huebner, vice president for admission and financial aid since 2020, guided admissions through COVID-19 changes and a delayed FAFSA rollout in 2023-24.

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