Dr. Danny Jacobs begins work as OHSU’s fifth president

August 01, 2018 Portland, Oregon

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The OHSU community welcomed President Danny Jacobs, on his first day of leading the institution, August 1, 2018. During the welcoming event, Dr. Joe Robertson presented Jacobs with the ceremonial mace. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Jacobs leads OHSU

The OHSU community welcomed President Danny Jacobs, on his first day of leading the institution, August 1, 2018. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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Joe Robertson, M.D., (left) walks off the stage with OHSU President Danny Jacobs, August 1, 2018, following a welcoming event for the new president. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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President Danny Jacobs (left) shakes Charlie Gannon's hand after picking up his OHSU ID badge, August 1, 2018. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Jacobs leads OHSU

Employee David Singh (left) welcomes President Danny Jacobs to OHSU, August 1, 2018. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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The OHSU board of directors has unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Danny Jacobs as the next president of OHSU. Jacobs, the executive vice president, provost and dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch, will begin Aug. 1.(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

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Dr. Danny Jacobs receives a standing ovation as he enters the room, following a vote by the OHSU board of directors where they unanimously approved his selection as the next president of OHSU. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)