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 UC’s president-elect, including some from social media.

Bob Fealy, Chair, UC Foundation Board of Trustees

“Dr. Pinto’s 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. I’m 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

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/12/17/next-uc-president-pinto-born-india-but-cincy-my-hometown/95426334/

WCPO.com

University of Cincinnati Brings Home a Bearcat to Lead the University

http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/university-of-cincinnati-brings-home-a-bearcat-to-lead-the-university

 
Louisville Courier Journal

Pinto’s Departure a Significant Loss for UofL

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/education/2016/12/17/uofls-pinto-officially-named-uc-president/95556172/

WCPO-TV

Neville Pinto Named UC’s 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

http://www.whio.com/news/local/ohio-school-taps-louisville-official-new-president/aL1shZaIayxvfbJeFSnEvN/

Kansas City Star - Associated Press

Ohio School Taps U of Louisville official as new president

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//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

http://www.fox19.com/story/34078983/breaking-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

https://insiderlouisville.com/metro/pinto-will-leave-uofl-in-february-to-become-university-of-cincinnati-president/