Palo Alto University welcomes you to celebrate the Investiture of its fourth President, Dr. Farouk Dey, on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00pm (PST) at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California.
President Farouk Dey
President Farouk Dey is guiding Palo Alto University toward a future shaped by human understanding and grounded in human dignity. Under his leadership, the University is sharpening its focus on developing future-ready leaders in behavioral science, advancing research on the human implications of emerging technologies, and building scalable models for community impact.
More information about President Dey can be found on his official biography.
More information about President Dey can be found on his official biography.
Ceremony Information
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, California
2:00pm (PST)
RSVPs for the Presidential Investiture have now closed. If you are still interested in attending the ceremony, please reach out to presidentsoffice@paloaltou.edu.
For additional information about the ceremony, please use the buttons below. We also warmly invite you to join the livestream of the Investiture on June 11, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m. PT.
Watch the Investiture Live
The ceremony will be streamed live on June 11, 2026 starting at 3:00 PM (PST)
Return here on the day of the ceremony to experience this moment with our community.
Send Your Congratulations to President Farouk Dey
Join us in celebrating President Farouk Dey. Send a personal message or record a video greeting to welcome President Dey into this exciting new chapter at Palo Alto University.
Celebration Week Events
Monday, June 8
PAU Masterclass
A featured learning experience kicking off Celebration Week
and highlighting ideas and impact across PAU.
Tuesday, June 9
Community Lunch
A gathering with students, alumni, faculty, staff,
and other community members in connection and celebration.
PAU Night at the San Francisco Giants Game
An evening of fun, community, and PAU pride.
Wednesday, June 10
Community Service Day
Opportunities to give back alongside classmates and the PAU community.
PAU Stars Celebration
Celebrating the leadership, achievements, and meaningful impact of our students across the PAU community.
Thursday, June 11
Investiture of President Farouk Dey
Ceremonial milestone formally marking the beginning of President Dey’s leadership and PAU’s next chapter.
50th Anniversary Gala
Signature fundraiser celebrating our community, our impact, and the future we are building together.
Friday, June 12
Employee Awards Celebration
Honoring the faculty and staff whose dedication, care,
and daily contributions sustain and strengthen the PAU community.
Saturday, June 13
Commencement Ceremony
Celebration Week culminates in Commencement,
where we honor our graduates and the impact they will make in the world.
Celebrating 50 Years of Palo Alto University
President Dey’s investiture takes place during a milestone year for Palo Alto University. As we celebrate 50 years, we honor the people, purpose, and progress that have shaped our university and look ahead to the next chapter.
