RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University will formally inaugurate its new president, Dr. Mildred A. Mihlon, as the seventh university president on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Dr. Mihlon officially began her presidency on Feb. 28.

The Inauguration Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst, NJ. A ceremonial presentation of the presidential medallion will be followed by a special blessing.

After the Mass, a Community Celebration & Reception will take place at 12:30 p.m. on the university’s Rutherford campus. The event will feature a live DJ, food, games and various outdoor activities for all to participate in.

The celebration continues in the evening with the President’s Scholarship Reception at Il Villaggio in Carlstadt, NJ at 6 p.m. This reception will honor donors who have generously supported student scholarships, as well as the students who have benefited from these contributions. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward student scholarships.

With over 25 years of leadership experience in higher education, Dr. Mihlon has demonstrated a deep commitment to Felician University’s core values of life and learning. Her career includes service at predominantly Hispanic and minority-serving Catholic institutions, with missions centered on service and justice.

Felician University’s offers a comprehensive range of learning experiences is supported by robust academic and student development programs. The university strives to empower students to reach their fullest potential and equip them to face the challenges of the new century with knowledge and compassion.

For more information about the inauguration or to sponsor or purchase tickets to the President’s Scholarship Reception, please visit felician.edu/inauguration.

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 About Felician University

Felician University is more than just an institute of higher learning. It is a community that inspires and engages over 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Our commitment to our students’ success is evident in our rankings and recognitions. Over the past five years, Felician University has consistently ranked 3^rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and has been recognized as the #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. We are proud to be designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year, a testament to our strong support for Veteran students. Our diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), with underrepresented students comprising more than half of the student population, is a reflection of our inclusive and supporting environment. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.