 The president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College was formally inaugurated today. Our Mal Meyer has more. The inauguration ceremony formally marks the beginning of new leadership in a new chapter for both NTC and BSU. People with the longest period of service toward the front. Dr. Hensrud will be Bemidji State University's 17th president and the third president to also oversee Northwest Technical College. I'm hoping she's a good academic but I don't know that yet. Former and current staff members, students and other community members gathered to welcome the president and hear her plans for the schools. We are pleased to commence the inauguration ceremony. Mayor Albright offered a warm welcome to the area. I hope you will say your move to Bemidji was the best decision ever. And the presidents of both student senate express excitement for her vision of the campuses. We are inspired by the history of our campuses and we are ecstatic to see where you take us next. I now ask you to raise your right hand and repeat after me. Hensrud talked about continuing to diversify the student body and meet the needs of underserved populations, which she understands firsthand. As the youngest of seven siblings, I became the first and only one to earn a four-year degree. And through the support of my husband and children, I went on to earn a doctorate. Former president John Quiscard says he was encouraged by the way she spoke of new ways of teaching and learning. She clearly understands the mission of both the college and the university and I think that portends well for the future. In Bemidji, I'm Mal Meyer, Lakeland News. Hensrud became the president of both colleges at the beginning of July. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.