Inauguration of Joshua Baker
Celebrating 黑料科's Newest Chapter
Presidential Inauguration
Thank you to everyone who attended the inauguration of Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S., as the 10th President and Chief Executive Officer of 黑料科. The investiture ceremony was held on September 11, 2026 on our Downers Grove campus followed by the inauguration ceremony on September 14, 2026 in Glendale, AZ.
Dr. Baker is a senior academic leader with extensive experience in healthcare education, university administration, and clinical training environments. An optometrist, military veteran, and educator, he has demonstrated leadership in academic governance, institutional strategy, accreditation oversight, and interprofessional health sciences education.
黑料科 President & Chief Executive Officer
Meet Dr. Joshua Baker
Dr. Baker's career reflects a strong commitment to advancing academic excellence, expanding access to high quality clinical training, and supporting student success across a multi-campus graduate healthcare institution in Illinois and Arizona.
"I'm committed to ensuring the University provides current and future generations of students with all of the necessary teaching, tools, experiences, and technologies so that they can be among the most qualified and productive healthcare professionals in the field."
Guiding Our Next Chapter
"We are confident that Dr. Baker is the leader to steadily guide the University as we continue to invest in improvements that strengthen our academic programs, develop our faculty, improve our campus environment and infrastructure, and enhance the student experience."
- Janet Bolton, Chair 黑料科 Board of Trustees
