Round-up of Coverage on President-Elect Neville Pinto
The appointment of Neville Pinto, PhD, as the next president of the University of Cincinnati generated news coverage far and wide. Below is a sampling of the reports and comments on UCs president-elect, including some from social media.
Bob Fealy, Chair, UC Foundation Board of Trustees
Dr. Pintos boundless energy and his passion for our great university is infectious. I have no doubt he will lead us to even greater achievement in our third century. Im sincerely delighted to welcome Dr. Pinto and his family back to Cincinnati, and I look forward to working with him.
University of Louisville Benefactor to the Conn Center for Renewable Energy (quoted in Lousville Courier-Journal)
He's an outstanding human being. He really is," Conn said. " ... I really will miss him, quite frankly. ... He's a good man."
Interim President Beverly Davenport via Twitter
"Congratulations #UC and Neville Pinto! I wish you all the best! Always onward and upward!"
UC Graduate School via Twitter
"Welcome back to Cincinnati, @Prez_Pinto!"
Jeff Jackson via Twitter
"@Prez_Pinto congratulations Dr. Pinto. Good man for the job. Chem E Class of 94 is behind you. Huge congrats. Jeff Jackson94. Best of luck."
Mick Cronin via Twitter
"This is awesome. A Bearcat comes home. Welcome back Dr. Pinto!! Mr. President. Congratulations!! #UCPrez30"
Cincinnati Enquirer
Next UC President Pinto: Born in India but Cincy Is my Hometown
WCPO.com
University of Cincinnati Brings Home a Bearcat to Lead the University
Louisville Courier Journal
Pintos Departure a Significant Loss for UofL
WCPO-TV
Neville Pinto Named UCs 30th President
http://www.wcpo.com/news/education/higher-education/uc-news/neville-pinto-named-ucs-30th-president
WHIO - Associated Press - WHIO
Ohio School Taps University of Louisville Official as New President
Kansas City Star - Associated Press
Ohio School Taps U of Louisville official as new president
//www.kansascity.com/news/business/technology/article121500452.html
WLWT-TV
Neville Pinto Named University of Cincinnati President
http://www.wlwt.com/article/university-of-cincinnati-to-consider-new-president-saturday/8508457
WKRC-TV (Local 12)
UC Taps U of Louisville Official as New President
http://local12.com/news/local/ohio-school-taps-u-of-louisville-official-as-new-president
FOX19
Neville Pinto to be Next University of Cincinnati President
WVXU-FM
UC Names Pinto to Lead University
http://wvxu.org/post/uc-names-pinto-lead-university#stream/0
WOSU-FM - Associate Press
UC Names Pinto to Lead University
http://radio.wosu.org/post/uc-names-pinto-lead-university
WLW-AM
New UC President: Neville Pinto
http://700wlw.iheart.com/articles/local-news-119585/new-uc-president-neville-pinto-15401633/
Insider Louisville
Pinto Will Leave UofL in February to Become University of Cincinnati President
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