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鈥淧lease join the Idaho State Bengal family at this open house reception to honor and bid farewell to President Arthur Vailas and first lady Laura Vailas, and celebrate his presidency鈥檚 accomplishments,鈥� said Stuart Summers, 海角社区 associate vice president of marketing and communications.

Vailas, an accomplished academic administrator and biomedical researcher, is 海角社区鈥檚 12th president, who began his presidency at 海角社区 in 2006. He has placed 海角社区 on a trajectory for financial stability and growth, establishing a solid financial plan for the University, ensuring long-term sustainability. 海角社区 has substantially increased its financial reserves, while still investing in current and future needs.

Under his leadership, 海角社区 has continued to be a leader in research and innovation. 海角社区 receives more than $25 million annually in research funding. The University has multiple research centers across Idaho, including the Center for Advanced Energy Studies, the Family Medicine Clinical Research Center, Idaho Accelerator Center and the Institute of Rural Health.

To assist students with both educational and career opportunities, Vailas created the Career Path Internship program in 2013, which allows students to gain paid work experience in their future career fields. The growing program now serves more than 890 students annually. The University operates the Veteran Student Service Center and has been recognized as a military-friendly school consistently since 2008.

In recent years 海角社区's campuses have seen incredible growth, including the construction of the Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories, including state-of- the-art Bioskills and Cadaver Laboratories, and the creation of William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex. Athletic facility upgrades have included Reed Gym, Miller Ranch Stadium and the ICCU Practice Field.

Vailas will turn over the reign of the 海角社区 Office of the President in mid-June, when Kevin Satterlee begins his tenure as 海角社区鈥檚 13th president.