Moving Forward Together: A Note from Matt Shank
Dear St. Edward’s Community,
Thank you for your warm welcome as today I officially begin my tenure as interim president. During the past few weeks, I’ve received words of support and encouragement from countless Hilltopper students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters.
Walking from my temporary housing in St. André Apartments to my office in the Main Building and around campus during the evening reminded me of the beauty of our Hilltop campus and gave me a sense of our shared purpose. I feel especially blessed to be serving a Catholic, Holy Cross university, and I have enjoyed attending noon Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, visiting the Holy Cross Institute and feeling the deep commitment our campus has for each other and our students.
I look forward to connecting with many more of you this summer and into the fall semester. I will schedule opportunities for introductions and dialogue throughout the coming months. My wife, Lynne, and I also look forward to spending time in Austin, exploring the city, and becoming part of this warm and genuine community.
While there are challenges ahead, there are also great opportunities for our St. Edward’s community to move forward together. Please know how grateful I am for the welcome I have received — and how excited I am to join you as a Hilllopper.
In Holy Cross,
Matthew Shank, PhD Interim President
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