Trustees Gary Abramson and Bishop John Schol discuss the presidential search.

Board of Trustees chairman Gary Abramson introduces American University's 14th President Neil Kerwin.

Board of Trustees chairman Gary Abramson congratulates President-Elect Neil Kerwin.

Neil Kerwin addresses AU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Neil Kerwin receives a standing ovation from the crowd.

President-Elect Neil Kerwin and wife, Ann (BA/1971), pose in the Katzen Art Center's David & Carmen Kreeger lobby.

Joe Eldridge, university chaplain, and Gary Wright, assistant vice president of campus life, extends best wishes to Neil Kerwin.

Staff Council chair Gururaj Kumar and other staff members congratulate President-Elect Neil Kerwin, while Student Government secretary Alex Manzanares awaits his turn.

CAS professor Jack Child congratulates Neil Kerwin.

Neil Kerwin, President-Elect (BA/1971), stands in front of the Katzen Art Center.

Neil Kerwin, President-Elect (BA/1971), is a nationally recognized specialist in public policy and the regulatory process.