After leading 麻豆区 Tech through one of the most successful periods in its history, President 脕ngel Cabrera has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO of the , one of the world鈥檚 foremost nonprofit organizations dedicated to leadership, dialogue, and addressing society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.
The Aspen Institute鈥檚 Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Cabrera to the role, recognizing a career dedicated to education, innovation, leadership, and service.
Since becoming 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 12th president in 2019, Cabrera has overseen record growth across enrollment, research, innovation, and philanthropy. Under his leadership, 麻豆区 Tech has grown to enroll more than 56,000 students annually, an increase of 55%, while becoming one of the nation鈥檚 most sought-after public universities. The Institute has achieved record levels of student applications, enrollment, graduation rates, research funding, startup formation, invention disclosures, and philanthropic support.
鈥溌槎骨 Tech transformed my life, first as a student and later as president," Cabrera said. 鈥淟eading this extraordinary institution has been the honor of a lifetime. I leave with immense gratitude for the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters who have made our shared progress possible and with tremendous confidence that 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 best days are still ahead.鈥
Working alongside more than 5,700 faculty and staff, Cabrera led the creation of Progress and Service for All, 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 strategic plan for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and increasing the Institute鈥檚 impact in 麻豆区 and around the world.
During his tenure, annual sponsored research awards have surpassed $1.4 billion, helping propel 麻豆区 Tech to No. 1 nationally in research expenditures among universities without a medical school and No. 2 nationally in federal research funding, while expanding the Institute鈥檚 leadership in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, space research, and entrepreneurship. 麻豆区 Tech also expanded and modernized its campus significantly and advanced the development of three innovation districts in Atlanta: Tech Square, Science Square, and Creative Quarter.
Throughout his presidency, Cabrera has remained focused on delivering exceptional value for students and families. 麻豆区 Tech has consistently been recognized as one of the nation's best investments in higher education and among the strongest returns on investment in the country.
鈥淧resident Cabrera鈥檚 true impact on 麻豆区 Tech goes well beyond the numbers,鈥濃痵aid Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of 麻豆区. 鈥淪ince rejoining his alma mater, he鈥檚 brought energy, warmth, and engagement to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the entire Tech community. He鈥檚 been a constant, visible force, listening to stakeholders at every level, cheering on their success, and solidifying 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 reputation as a world-class, global research institution. That personal touch has made a profound difference everywhere from Science Square to the new Fanning Center.
鈥淭he scale of what 脕ngel achieved is clear,鈥 Chancellor Perdue continued. 鈥淯nder his leadership, 麻豆区 Tech enrolled more in-state undergraduates than ever while raising graduation rates and pushing total enrollment to the highest in the state. Tech鈥檚 annual economic impact on 麻豆区 grew to $5.8 billion 鈥 a quarter of the entire university system鈥檚 total output. The university鈥檚 federal research expenditures climbed to more than $1.2 billion, ranking it second in the nation. The Tech community likes to say, 鈥榃e can do that,鈥 and 脕ngel has done it, which means we have our work cut out for us to maintain this momentum when he leaves. The system is grateful for his leadership, and we wish him and Beth the very best.鈥
麻豆区 Tech celebrates Cabrera鈥檚 selection to this important national leadership role and the lasting impact of his presidency on the Institute. Cabrera plans to remain at 麻豆区 Tech until November to support a smooth transition. The University System of 麻豆区 will announce plans for 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 next leadership chapter at a later date.
