"I'm thrilled to see that we have chosen for our leader ... a great scholar focused on students,
research and community."
--Ron Marx, Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of
Arizona

"The land-grant mission means a lot to the university, as it does to Dr. Garimella. His passion and enthusiasm to be of service to this state are evident."
--Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs

"Always an innovator and searcher for new challenges as well as an ingenious problem solver,
Suresh will make the University of Arizona the pride and joy of your state, the nation and far
beyond. He is an untiring worker, he drives a hard but fair bargain, he expects a lot, but behind
the rigor and vigor he has a heart that is filled with empathy and care."
--Wolfgang Mieder, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Vermont

"I am profoundly pleased to extend my congratulations not only to Suresh but, more importantly, to the University of Arizona for selecting such an extraordinary leader to guide this institution through the challenging, uncertain and transformative times ahead. And it is you, dear students, who will benefit most from Suresh's leadership."
--Pablo Navas, Executive Director, The Aspen Institute Colombia

"Suresh is a leader who understands what an impact universities can have – in teaching and research and service. Opening the doors of higher education wide is not always an easy task. It takes hard work and commitment over the course of many years. But I know – I know – that he holds this task close to his heart."
--Heather Wilson, President, The University of Texas at El Paso

"On behalf of the faculty, I entrust our new president with our traditions, with our values, and most especially with our freedoms."
--Leila Hudson, Associate Professor and Chair of the Faculty, University of Arizona

"(President Garimella) operates with unshakeable resolve, finding a path forward, no matter the challenge."
--Cecilia Mata, Chair, Arizona Board of Regents

"Like the Saguaro, we sustain our community. Through education, research, engagement, arts, athletics, and so much more, we help Arizona thrive.  Our people are exceptional, the work we do is distinctive, our role is unique, and we will always be a force for good.  Like the Saguaro, a keystone institution."
--Suresh Garimella, President, University of Arizona
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