Dr. Eric Boynton took office on July 1.

“I am honored by the generous well wishes from every corner of the Beloit College community, on campus and off,” Boynton writes in his first campus-wide message as president.

“The headwinds facing colleges like Beloit have been gaining strength over the past several years and continue to intensify,” Boynton continues.

“Yet, as I take the reins of the college I am more convinced than ever that we will succeed because of our community’s collective strength and determination.

“I have seen the resilience and kindness of our staff and faculty — and their unwavering dedication to our students’ bright futures, ensuring they are transformed by their experiences in and outside the classroom,” Boynton says. “Our alumni care deeply about this institution and want to see it thrive. And partnerships within the city of Beloit and the region will help us leverage our mutual strengths.”

“I am honored to be your president,” Boynton says. “Our time is now.”

Read his full message here.