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President

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The Eckerd College Board of Trustees unanimously selected Damián J. Fernández, Ph.D., as the fifth president of Eckerd College effective July 1, 2020.

Footage taken November, 2019; courtesy Eckerd College.

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Dr. Fernandez in academic quad

Dr. Fernandez in academic quad

Dr. Fernandez chats with student and her dog

Dr. Fernandez with student and dog

Dr. Fernandez talks with student at Ripberger Observation Deck

Dr. Fernandez walks with student

Dr. Fernandez with student on South Beach

Dr. Fernandez chats with student

Dr. Fernandez with faculty member

Dr. Fernandez in lab with Dr. Laura Wetzel

Dr. Fernandez chats with staff

Dr. Fernandez in discussion with staff member

Dr. Fernandez walks along South Beach with student and dog

Dr. Fernandez walks along South Beach with student and dog

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Years Dr. Fernández has served as an academic professional in higher education; he was elected to the Board of the American Council on Education in 2020

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