Inauguration of President Aaron Sadoff
November 12, 2025
This article appears in the November Issue of Reflections and Connections
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, President Aaron Sadoff was inaugurated as Marian University’s 18th President. The day began with a Mass that included Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob, Holy Family Catholic Community Priests Father Ryan Pruess and Father Matthew Kirk, and the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, Marian's founding order. The Inauguration Ceremony in the Sadoff Gymnasium included dignitaries from other universities, as well as Marian's Board of Trustees, faculty emeriti, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, and was followed with a Reception on the Quad.
Archbishop Grob offered a blessing for the occasion, “May the God of all wisdom and grace bless you, President Aaron Sadoff, as you assume leadership of Marian University. … May you hunger for the truth and have a continual appetite for learning and always instill this open search for the truth into this community. …. May you reflect the love of God by advocating for social justice and dignity of all persons, … and through your servant leadership, may Marian University continue to shine as a beacon of God’s light to all.”
Sister Donna Innes, CSA Sponsorship Advisor, was moved deeply during the event, “The positive energy and spirit of hope for the future of Marian was palpable as President Sadoff received the Presidential Medallion. The joyful spirit—with Sisters and Associates singing; the faculty, students, and staff cheering; along with Aaron's humble and very positive speech—will remain with me.”
Sister Sharon Pollnow, CSA General Superior, summed up the congregation’s appreciation for President Sadoff, “We have great trust that the person you are—with your vision and commitment to be servant leader, and with the many gifts and skills you bring to your role as the 18th President of Marian University—will continue the long-standing tradition of graduating persons of faith, who believe in their worth, who value relationships, and who are committed to the service of making their communities and world a better place.”