Presidential Inauguration
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Save the date
The MCLA Board of Trustees is pleased to announce
the installation of our 13th president
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Ph.D.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Amsler Campus Center Gym
Schedule of Events
Processional
12:45 p.m.
Faculty, trustees, delegates from colleges and universities, and distinguished guests
will process into the gym in a longstanding academic tradition that marks the beginning
of the inauguration ceremony.
Ceremony
1-3 p.m.
Amsler Campus Center Gym
The College community will gather to formally install Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Ph.D., as MCLA's 13th president.
Reception
3-5 p.m.
Campus Center Patio
Following the ceremony, students, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to celebrate President Rogers-Adkinson on the Amsler Campus Center Patio with hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and mocktails.
MCLA First Generation Scholarship
As a first-generation college graduate herself, President Rogers-Adkinson understands both the challenges and the life-changing opportunities that higher education provides. Throughout her career, she has championed student success, educational access, and equity, helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
Honor a New Chapter. Empower a First-Generation Student.
Your support will help MCLA students access the resources they need to thrive, persist,
and graduate.
Presidential Profile
Learn More About President Rogers-Adkinson
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