Kent Syverud has been named the 16th president of the University of Michigan — the first U-M alumnus in nearly a century to be appointed president. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)President Domenico Grasso, right, and his wife, Susan, greet Kent Syverud and Ruth Chen at the Ruthven Administration Building. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)From left, Regents Denise Ilitch (on screen), Paul Brown, Carl Meyers, Michael Behm, President-elect Kent Syverud, Regents Mark Bernstein, Sarah Hubbard, Jordan Acker and Katherine White. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)Regent Sarah Hubbard takes a selfie with President-elect Kent Syverud. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)Kent Syverud spent the last 12 years as chancellor and president at Syracuse. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)President-elect Kent Syverud signs his contract. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)Regent Mark Bernstein speaks from the podium. (Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)President Domenico Grasso speaks as President-elect Kent Syverud looks on. (Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)President Domenico Grasso presents President-elect Kent Syverud with a University of Michigan cap. (Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)President-elect Kent Syverud speaks from the podium at the special Board of Regents meeting. (Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography)Media members surround President-elect Kent Syverud.Kent Syverud, right, stands with his wife, Dr. Ruth Chen. (Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)From right: Dr. Susan Grasso, Dr. Ruth Chen and Dr. Chen and Kent Syverud’s sons David, Brian and Steven.Photo gallery of images featuring President-elect Kent Syverud.
