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Eboo Patel to keynote Randolph-Macon president’s inauguration
The Indian American interfaith leader will also deliver the Ira Andrews Lecture.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 11, Feb 2026
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Eboo Patel / rmc.edu
Indian American interfaith leader Eboo Patel will deliver the keynote address at the inauguration of Michael E. Hill as the 16th president of Randolph-Macon College, the college announced.
The inauguration ceremony will be held on April 24, at Frank Brown Fountain Plaza on campus. As part of a week of inaugural events, Patel will also deliver the Ira Andrews Lecture for a public audience on April 23.
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Announcing the selection, Hill said Patel’s work reflects the institution’s commitment to dialogue across differences and pluralism in higher education.
“I am thrilled to welcome my dear friend Eboo Patel as the keynote speaker for our inauguration ceremony,” Hill said.
“Not only is he a long-time friend and thought partner, but his work in bridging gaps across various faith traditions, and his more recent work on advancing pluralism in our nation, underscores our college’s mission of developing the mind and character of our students,” he added.
The installation ceremony will serve as the centerpiece of several days of programming involving students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community.
Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith America, a national organization that works with governments, universities, businesses, and civic institutions to promote cooperation across religious and cultural differences.
Under his leadership, Interfaith America has grown into a $20 million-per-year organization focused on advancing pluralism in the United States. Patel has served on President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as “one of America’s best leaders.”
He has authored five books, including We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy, and holds a doctorate in the sociology of religion from Oxford University.
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