The next President of Modesto Junior College has been appointed
The Yosemite Community College District board voted on May 12th, in closed session, to appoint Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay as President of Modesto
Junior College, effective June 1, 2021. “I am thankful for the opportunity to lead MJC in its centennial year,” he said. “During
my brief tenure at MJC, I have established connection with our civic leadership, local
high schools, businesses and community. I am looking forward to working with all constituencies,
both inside and outside the campus, to lead MJC to be the finest institution in the
state,” shared Dr. Bandyopadhyay. In addition to serving as interim President of MJC since January of
this year, Bandyopadhyay brings over 23 years of experience in higher education to
his new role. Welcome Dr. Bandyopadhyay!