Office of the President

Cornell's president is the chief executive officer of the college and advisor to and agent of the 39-member board of trustees. As educational and administrative head, the president superintends the affairs of the college and executes the decisions of the board.

Jonathan Brand, President

Jonathan Brand became Cornell's 15th president on July 1, 2011. Brand previously served as president of Doane College and as special assistant and counsel to the president at Grinnell College. He holds a law degree from Cornell University, a master's degree in French literature from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor's degree in history and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Inauguration

The inauguration of President Brand was held on April 21, 2012. 

More Information on Jonathan Brand

• Biography and CV
• Full list of news related to President Brand
• Cornell Report feature story: "Brand new era" 
• Video interviews with President Brand
• President Brand addressed the college for the first time