Credit:  Public Relations Dominican University of California

Saturday afternoon, a Hay Springs, Nebraska native, Mary B. Marcy was officially installed as the ninth president of the Dominican University of California.

This is the first time in more than two decades, and only the ninth time ever, that the 122-year-old institution has installed a new president.

In her inaugural address, President Marcy outlined her goals and vision for Dominican's future.

"Our mission is to align academic excellence and Dominican values, to champion an educational model that is enduring and relevant, personal in its experience and global in its engagement."

She was installed in front of an enthusiastic crowd of about 800.