{"id":2853157,"date":"2025-10-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/?p=2853157"},"modified":"2025-10-23T12:23:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T17:23:01","slug":"usf-inaugurates-10th-president-dr-ryan-c-hendrickson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/usf-inaugurates-10th-president-dr-ryan-c-hendrickson\/","title":{"rendered":"University of St. Francis Inaugurates 10th President, Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2853157\" class=\"elementor elementor-2853157\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2e4385 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2e4385\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-822bca4\" data-id=\"822bca4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e31bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e31bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The University of St. Francis formally inaugurated Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson as the institution\u2019s 10th president during an on-campus ceremony on October 3, 2025. The academic procession and inauguration activities gathered civic and religious leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the university to celebrate this historic occasion. The inauguration featured an academic procession, formal greetings from representatives of the university and community, and Dr. Hendrickson\u2019s inaugural address.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2853163 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-400x254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10th-President-Inauguration-Podium.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\u201cThe inauguration of a president is both a celebration of leadership and a reaffirmation of the university\u2019s mission,\u201d said Lisa Sampalis, VP for University Advancement. \u201cDr. Hendrickson embodies the Franciscan values that guide the University of St. Francis and brings a strong vision for advancing academic excellence, fostering community partnerships, and preparing our students to serve the world with competence and compassion.\u201d<\/p><p>Honorable Terrence D\u2019Arcy, Mayor of Joliet, called the University a \u201cbeacon of light of Franciscan values\u201d in his greetings during the ceremony. Sr. Jeanne Bessette, OSF, president of USF\u2019s founding congregation, the Third Order of Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, addressed Hendrickson during the ceremony saying, \u201cthe Joliet Franciscans stand with you as together, we pledge our holiness and actions.\u201d Shane Green, Vice Chair for the University of St. Francis Board of Trustees, also spoke about Hendrickson, saying, \u201cWe have chosen a leader who embodies vision, scholarship, and leadership.\u201d<\/p><p>After the Investiture of the President, Hendrickson gave his inaugural address, referring to the University of St. Francis as \u201cdeeply impactful.\u201d He spoke about the four core Franciscan values leading USF\u2019s mission: respect, service, integrity, and compassion.<\/p><p>\u201cWe continue to integrate our four core values into our campus ethic,\u201d he said. \u201cI look forward to working with all of you to chart the course while maintaining our four Franciscan values.\u201d<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2853166 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USF-10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-400x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USF-10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-400x434.jpg 400w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USF-10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-945x1024.jpg 945w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USF-10th-President-Inauguration-Podium-768x833.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stfrancis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/USF-10th-President-Inauguration-Podium.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>In reference to USF\u2019s relation with the community, Hendrickson said, \u201cOur students have and continue to form and shape our immediate surrounding community.\u201d<\/p><p>Hendrickson began his tenure as president on June 1 this year following a distinguished career at Eastern Illinois University. Since assuming office, he has prioritized expanding the university\u2019s profile and strengthening its connection to the surrounding communities.<\/p><p>Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, the University of St. Francis is rooted in Catholic, Franciscan traditions. 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