- - He emphasizes he also will work to create strong relationships with current donors, friends of the university, legislators, and community leaders. “President Hawkinson did a good job of creating strong town/gown relationships and I want to make sure I continue that … Over time, I’ll learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the campus.” He also will focus on assessing the needs of the communities that the university serves. “Tere are things that the county and region need in terms of creative problem solving. How does the university help to create opportunities for people in those communities using our experts and resources?” But perhaps what he most anticipates is getting to know a place that inspired warm feelings and enthusiasm from the moment he frst visited. Speaking at a May reception where he was introduced to campus, Cavalier likened his introduction to KU to the emotions he felt when he frst visited his undergraduate alma mater. “When I decided where I was going to college, I had a list of things I wanted and I visited a lot of campuses. A lot of colleges had what I wanted. But when I visited the school that I eventually enrolled at, I fell in love with that place irrationally … Something happened at that campus that told me I want to be here,” Cavalier says. “It was one of the best decisions I made in life … I think (coming to Kutztown) will equally be a decision of that importance and excellence for me and my family. I’m looking forward to being part of this community.” Philip Cavalier, Ph.D. TOWER President Cavalier is welcomed by members of the undergraduate admissions team on his frst day. About KU’s new president: Philip Cavalier, Ph.D. New York City native who grew up near 54th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. Has three adult sons: Toby, 28, who lives in San Francisco, Benjamin, 24, who lives in Philadelphia, and Elijah, 21, who is living in Kutztown. Held previous positions as provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He also served as provost at Lyon College, provost and dean of the college at Eureka College, and as dean of general education and tenured faculty in English at Catawba College. Taught as a Fulbright Scholar at Kyiv International University and Kyiv Sla vonic University in Ukraine. Holds a doctorate in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a master’s degree in English from Northeastern University, Boston, and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Swarthmore College, Philadelphia. FALL 2025 | TOWER 7
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