On Friday September 23, Dr. Robert Kelly was inaugurated as the 21st president of The University of Portland. Kelly is UP’s first African American and lay president, making this inauguration historic for the university. Students, friends, family, UP faculty, and members of the community came together to celebrate the momentous inauguration.
Scroll through the gallery to see pictures of the inauguration ceremony, mass, and dance.
Emma Sells the Multimedia Editor for The Beacon and can be reached at sells23@up.edu.