Julie Kornfeld began her presidency at Kenyon on October 1, 2023. A champion of interdisciplinary collaboration, curricular innovation and cross-cutting institutional partnerships, Kornfeld previously served as vice provost for academic programs at Columbia University and as vice dean for education at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health.
“We have a generation of young people who are committed to making change, and I hope I can bring new pathways and new partnerships to Kenyon that will help students realize their potential as leaders of real-world impact.”

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Kenyon Names Julie Kornfeld 20th President
The Kenyon College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 14, 2023, to approve the appointment of Julie Kornfeld after a national search.
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Meet Julie Kornfeld
Kenyon News“In Kenyon, I see an institution whose vision and values are well established, resonant and aligned with my own — and one that is well positioned for the future.”
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Introducing President Kornfeld
Kenyon Alumni Magazine20 things to know about Kenyon’s twentieth president that you won't find on her resume.
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