May 23, 2007
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Destler becomes RIT's ninth president July 2007

Destler photophoto by A. Sue Weisler
William Destler, selected to become RIT's ninth president effective July 1, chats with community members, including student Erhardt Graeff, far left, following an open forum on Feb. 19.

William W. Destler becomes RIT's ninth president on July 1, 2007. Destler was named to succeed Albert Simone, RIT's current president, at a March 5 news conference. See complete coverage below.

RIT News & Events articles

RIT news releases

  • William Destler named RIT's ninth president
  • Destler Brings More Than 30 Years of Academic Experience to RIT

Podcasts

Photos from Destler's visits to RIT campus

Outside media coverage

  • Incoming RIT president eyes continued momentum (Rochester Business Journal, March 5, 2007)
  • University of Maryland provost to lead RIT in New York (Baltimore Sun, March 6, 2007)
  • New RIT president lauded for warmth, varied career (Democrat and Chronicle, March 6, 2007)
  • Destler to leave university for RIT presidency (The Diamondback, March 6, 2007)
  • One-man band (The Diamondback, March 7, 2007)
  • New leader wants RIT, its students to innovate (Democrat and Chronicle, March 17, 2007)
  • A CHEER...to William Destler (Henrietta Post, March 21, 2007)

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