About President Cain:
Bryan Cain, Ph.D., became Endicott College's eighth president in 2026 after serving as Acting and Interim President during a period of remarkable institutional momentum. Under his leadership, the College celebrated record enrollment interest, advanced transformative campus projects, strengthened its national reputation, and continued to invest in the student experience. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Cain is committed to expanding access to higher education, fostering innovation, and building on Endicott's tradition of experiential learning. His inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter in the College's history.
About Inauguration
A presidential inauguration is among the most significant traditions in higher education. The ceremony formally installs a college or university president, celebrates the institution's mission and values, and brings together members of the campus community and distinguished guests to mark the beginning of a new chapter in institutional leadership.-
Schedule of Events
3:45 p.m. – Academic Processional | Hempstead Stadium
Faculty, trustees, delegates from colleges and universities, and distinguished guests will process into the stadium in a longstanding academic tradition that marks the beginning of the inauguration ceremony.4 p.m. – Inauguration & Convocation Ceremony | Hempstead Stadium
The College community will gather to formally install Bryan Cain, Ph.D., as Endicott's eighth president while celebrating the opening of the 2026–27 academic year. The ceremony will include the presidential investiture, inaugural address, Convocation traditions, and recognition of the faculty and incoming class.5:30 p.m. – Welcome Back Barbecue | Academic Quad & Around the Lakes
Following the ceremony, students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the start of the academic year at Endicott's annual Welcome Back Barbecue. Dinner service will not be available in Callahan Center this evening.5:30 p.m. – Inauguration Reception & Dinner (invite only)
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Travel & Accommodations
All inauguration events will take place on the campus of Endicott College:
Endicott College
376 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915Complimentary parking is available on campus in the parking garage (Lot 13). Guests who register to attend will receive parking instructions and additional event information prior to the ceremony.
The following recommended hotels are in close proximity to Endicott College. Please reach out to these properties directly to make your reservation.
Wylie Inn & Conference Center at Endicott College
Boston Marriott Peabody
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody -
Delegates of Colleges & Universities
We are proud to invite institutions to designate a delegate to march in the official processional at the inauguration of President Bryan Cain, Ph.D.
Dressed in the academic regalia of their respective institutions, these delegates will march in the inauguration processional in order of the founding date of each institution.
John M. Kelley, Ph.D.
Harvard University
Established 1636
Cambridge, Mass.Curt Smyth
University of New England
Established 1831
Biddeford, MaineJennifer van Dijk
Mount Holyoke College
Established 1837
South Hadley, Mass.Liza Jenks
Boston University
Established 1839
Boston, Mass.Paul Tringale
Tufts University
Established 1852
Medford, Mass.
Michael Santoro-Santos
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Established 1861
Cambridge, Mass.
Catherine Shi
Boston College
Established 1863
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Anne Marie Scholer
Smith College
Established 1871
Northampton, Mass.
Jay Gonzalez
Curry College
Established 1879
Milton, Mass.
Michael Hammond, Ph.D.
Gordon College
Established 1889
Wenham, Mass.
Joseph Hartman
Western New England University
Established 1919
Springfield, Mass.
Bryan Haley
Brandeis University
Established 1948
Waltham, Mass.
Mark LePage
Stonehill College
Established 1948
Easton, Mass.
Nancy LeGreca, Ph.D.
University of Hartford
Established 1957
Hartford, Conn.