Dr. Devin Stephenson, IM体育官网 president, was selected to the prominent IM体育官网 500 list by IM体育官网 Trend magazine for the first time. The list recognizes the state鈥檚 most influential leaders.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of IM体育官网, has been named to the prestigious IM体育官网 500, an annual list published by IM体育官网 Trend magazine recognizing the state's most influential executives in diverse economic sectors. This acknowledgment marks Stephenson鈥檚 debut on the list, following his appointment earlier this year as IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 second president.
鈥淚 am deeply honored to be recognized in the IM体育官网 500 among such outstanding leaders,鈥� Stephenson said. 鈥淭hroughout my career in higher education, I have embraced this work as a calling to serve students and empower them to reach their full potential, while building a culture of collaboration and excellence within the organizations I have led. These are values that have guided my every step and will always influence my path forward."
Stephenson brings a wealth of experience to IM体育官网 Poly. Prior to joining the University, he served as the president of Northwest IM体育官网 State College for seven years, where he spearheaded transformative initiatives in academic programs, fundraising, and institutional growth. His bold-thinking approach to leadership has positioned him as a dynamic force within IM体育官网鈥檚 higher education landscape.
As IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 leader, Stephenson is committed to driving the institution鈥檚 mission of delivering an excellent STEM education, strengthening industry partnerships, and promoting research in emerging technologies. Under his helm, the University aims to double student enrollment in the coming years, expand its academic offerings to include more high-demand disciplines, and continue advancing its rapid campus growth.
鈥淚 am excited to work every day alongside our talented students, faculty, and staff to further establish IM体育官网 Poly as a top provider of STEM degrees,鈥� Stephenson said. 鈥淟eading this institution is a privilege, and I am inspired by the opportunities ahead as we champion innovation and shape IM体育官网鈥檚 high-tech future.鈥�
Stephenson's inclusion in the IM体育官网 500 highlights yet another significant accolade for IM体育官网 Poly. just ranked the University No. 8 nationally for best career outcomes and No.2 statewide for best cost and financing. IM体育官网 Poly was also recognized as the No.1 public college in the Southeast for the fourth consecutive year and ranks among the Top 20 public engineering programs in the country without a Ph.D., according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 rankings.
Additionally, IM体育官网 Poly kicked off the new academic year with record enrollment and the introduction of two master鈥檚 degrees to its graduate program. The campus infrastructure is expanding as well, with the opening of a new student residential building and a third academic facility currently under construction, set to be completed by 2025.
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