July 1, 2026
On his first day in office, President Chiang addressed Northwestern's excellence across many scholarly, artistic and athletic endeavors and his first steps in the role.
June 18, 2026
Shortly after Mung Chiang was named the next President of Northwestern, he wrote a message to the community expressing his deep gratitude and excitement to dive in.
July 2, 2026
Mung Chiang has officially started his Northwestern tenure as the University’s 18th president.
President-elect on campus for a Wildcat weekend
May 26, 2026
Mung Chiang cheers on Northwestern lacrosse and tours Ryan Field.
Scenes from the president-elect's first visit with the Northwestern community
May 19, 2026
Mung Chiang takes a tour of the Evanston and Chicago campuses to meet students, faculty and staff.
Mung Chiang named next president of Northwestern
May 18, 2026
Mung Chiang, the president of Purdue University, has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University, Northwestern's Board of Trustees announced today.