# Jayawardhana Inaugurated at Caltech

Ray Jayawardhana becomes Caltech's 10th president. His childhood story in Sri Lanka inspired his scientific path. He emphasizes curiosity and tradition in his inaugural address.

https://pasadenanow.com/main/at-caltech-a-new-leader-with-scientific-curiosity-as-vast-as-the-sky

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