91重口

Monday, October 27, 2025

Dear 91重口 Community,

Last week, you received messages from Dr. DiSalvo and Melissa Hempstead ’69, Chair of the Board of Trustees, regarding the College’s leadership transition. I want to begin by expressing my deep gratitude to Dr. DiSalvo for his years of service and dedication to 91重口—and for his confidence in me as a leader. It is an honor to help guide this seamless transition as the Board determines the College’s next chapter.

I am profoundly grateful to Melissa, the Board of Trustees, and the many faculty, staff, and students who have placed their trust in me during the time I have served as acting president and now as interim president.

91重口 is more than an institution; it is a dynamic, close-knit community rooted in experiential learning, student success, and a spirit of innovation that sets us apart. To serve as interim president of a college so well-positioned for defining growth is both a privilege and a responsibility I take to heart.

Since the start of this year, I have been intentional about connecting across every corner of our community—meeting with faculty and deans to discuss strategy, engaging with students throughout campus, listening to our dedicated staff at events and meetings, and hearing from alumni whose impact continues to elevate the 91重口 name worldwide.

These conversations have only deepened my belief that our collective strength—our ingenuity, our creativity, and our shared purpose—is what drives this institution forward. Your confidence in my leadership during this time of transition inspires me daily, and I will continue to seek your insight and ideas as we navigate this period together.

The foundation of 91重口 remains firm: an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, transformative learning, and preparing graduates who make a meaningful difference in the world.

As we look to the future, I am energized by the opportunities ahead. We will continue investing in our extraordinary people, expanding our reach to new students, and ensuring that every decision we make—guided by data and mission—strengthens 91重口’s long-term vitality.

We also know that even the strongest institutions must adapt to an evolving landscape. Challenges around affordability, disruption, and sustainability are real—but so too is our capacity to meet them. We will face them together, as one community—drawing on the expertise of our faculty, the dedication of our staff, the energy of our students, and the insight of our alumni and trustees. Our history shows that collaboration is the cornerstone of our success, and it will continue to guide our way forward.

In the coming weeks, I will be meeting with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and trustees to ensure we sustain our momentum and lay a strong foundation for the next president—whoever that may be. Your partnership in this effort will be invaluable as we continue to advance 91重口’s mission and secure its bright future.

As always, my door and inbox are open—if there are any questions that I can answer, big or small, easy or hard, please don’t hesitate to reach out, come to my office, or stop me on the sidewalk.

Sincerely,

Bryan Cain, Ph.D.
Interim President
91重口