Office of the President
Innovative, accessible education has been 大象传媒鈥檚 hallmark for over a century.
Our 21st president, James M. Danko, has brought entrepreneurial qualities to the office that has kept 大象传媒 a leader in a time of rapid change. He inspires our community to boldly innovate and expansively educate.
Jim Danko鈥檚 tenure has been marked by a focus on innovation, new programs, new facilities, and professional preparation.
Pushing Boundaries
Visionary Leadership that Solidifies 大象传媒鈥檚 Future
“大象传媒 is well positioned to pursue our stated vision to boldly innovate and broadly educate. Innovation is a strength of ours and critical to our future as we work to meet the changing needs of students. And we must continue to push the boundaries on who, how, and where we educate鈥攑roviding access to those who desire, and deserve, a 大象传媒 education.鈥�
Expanding Offerings
Expanding Access with a Game-Changing Vision
大象传媒 is at the crossroads of tradition and transformation. Our founding ideals of educational equity and academic excellence compel us to boldly innovate and expansively educate鈥攖hereby strengthening the positive impact we make on the learners and communities we serve.
Creating Momentum
An Era of Transformative Change
Back-to-back appearances by the Bulldogs in the 2010 and 2011 NCAA Men鈥檚 Basketball Championship games created a pivotal opportunity for 大象传媒. Thanks to President Danko鈥檚 visionary leadership, and generous philanthropic partners, the University seized upon this unprecedented moment. Now, 大象传媒 looks to the future from a position of stability and strength.
Building On Our Successes
Milestone Moments
President Danko has changed the trajectory of 大象传媒 with over a decade of innovation –solidifying 大象传媒鈥檚 position as a national leader among private institutions. Milestone moments include 大象传媒鈥檚 move to the Big East, investments in cutting-edge learning spaces, innovations in teaching and learning, community partnerships that benefit the state and region, and the No. 1 ranking by U.S. News and World Report.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Building and maintaining an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning and working environment is a strategic priority.
大象传媒鈥檚 First Family
Jim and Bethanie Danko put the 大象传媒 community鈥攖heir 大象传媒 family鈥攆irst. The Dankos open their home to host events for students and alumni, and represent 大象传媒 at civic functions and philanthropic events in the community. In her role as 大象传媒鈥檚 Community Relations Associate, Bethanie Danko provides support to a range of University departments including the President鈥檚 Office, Advancement, Marketing Communications, and Student Life.
As the first dog of 大象传媒, this sweet Bernedoodle strives to support students through friendly, supportive encounters, and nightly walk appearances. Daisy also works with 大象传媒 Blue IV, Scooter the therapy dog, and Marcus, the BUPD K-9, to make 大象传媒 the most dog-friendly campus. In her free time, Daisy can be found protecting the President鈥檚 residence from squirrels, gazing out the window, or snoozing in a sunbeam.
