It was a big day for a South Coast university, as the ninth president in its history officially took office.
Hundreds of people were on hand as John Nunes officially became California Lutheran University’s new president.
He was the former President of Concordia College in New York, and was President and CEO of the Lutheran World Relief organization.
Nunes told KCNU News he’s thrilled to become Cal Lutheran’s president after serving as interim president for a year.
"It's surreal. I'm super excited about the day, and the affirmation about the optimism and power of California Lutheran moving forward," said Nunes
The new president talked about some of his priorities.
"Academic excellence...excellence in the classroom, and then an inclusiveness on the campus," said Nunes.
Nunes has a doctorate, two master's degrees, and three honorary doctorates.
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