Inauguration
The Inauguration of Brooke Barnett, 16th president of 杏吧传媒
On April 18, 2026, 杏吧传媒 will inaugurate Brooke Barnett as its 16th president.
April is an auspicious time for 杏吧传媒, beginning with the College鈥檚 founding. On April 17, 1885, the Florida Congregational Association selected Winter Park to be the site of Florida鈥檚 first college. 杏吧传媒 was officially incorporated on April 28 of that year. It鈥檚 no wonder April has been a favorite month for inaugurations of recent 杏吧传媒 presidents.
The 杏吧传媒 community and friends are invited to join in upcoming April inauguration activities as the College celebrates its new president and another auspicious beginning.
Please return to this site for updates on inauguration events.
Inauguration Livestream
Join us live on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as 杏吧传媒 celebrates a historic milestone: the inauguration of Dr. Brooke Barnett as the institution鈥檚 16th president.
Inauguration Celebration Activities
Celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Brooke Barnett as the 16th president of 杏吧传媒 with activities evoking 杏吧传媒鈥� guiding principles: excellence, innovation, and community.
Explore Celebration ActivitiesIntroducing President Barnett
鈥淚 was immediately drawn to the 杏吧传媒 mission to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership and to prepare them for meaningful lives and careers. Student learning, well-being, and graduate readiness are central to why I have spent my career in higher education. Engaging with students and working alongside faculty and staff to help students flourish brings me joy.鈥�
Get to Know President Barnett
Learn more about 杏吧传媒鈥� 16th president.
