President’s speeches, letters, and articles
January 19, 2021 In Anticipation of Inauguration Day
January 6, 2021 Violence in Washington, D.C.
December 18, 2020 Confirming Plans for Reed’s Spring Semester
December 15, 2020 Congratulations—you are in the homestretch!
December 15, 2020 Thank you
December 15, 2020 Thank you
November 20, 2020 Pause and express gratitude
November 10, 2020 Reed College joins racial equity alliance
November 7, 2020 2020 Election
November 3, 2020 Election Day
October 30, 2020 Combined Giving Campaign
October 28, 2020 Announcing Spring 2021 at Reed
October 5, 2020 Lorraine Arvin retirement announcement
October 1, 2020 Announcing additional administrative leave days for fall 2020
September 21, 2020 Update from Reed College
September 9, 2020 Regarding wildfires in the region
September 8, 2020 Announcing the formation of a staff committee on diversity
August 30, 2020 The start of this academic year at Reed
August 14, 2020 Updates to our Title IX processes
August 7, 2020 Update on fall plans
July 20, 2020 Update on fall plans
June 30, 2020 Returning to Reed—Fall 2020
June 29, 2020 Thank You to Vice President for Student Life Mike Brody
June 29, 2020 Thank You to Dean of the Faculty Nigel Nicholson
June 16, 2020 Juneteenth
June 8, 2020 Join me in welcoming the new vice president for student life, Karnell McConnell-Black
June 2, 2020 HEROES Act
May 29, 2020 Speaking up and out in the face of injustices
May 22, 2020 Reflections and planning for the fall semester
May 18, 2020 Congratulations to seniors and graduates
May 15, 2020 Working groups update
May 14, 2020 Reflections on Reed and resilience
May 1, 2020 Plans for Reed’s fall semester
April 28, 2020 Virtual thesis board
April 10, 2020 Staff appreciation
April 3, 2020 Support of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community members
March 27, 2020 Commencement (to faculty and staff)
March 27, 2020 Commencement (to parents and family members of seniors)
March 27, 2020 Commencement (to seniors)
March 20, 2020 Commencement
March 15, 2020 Significant changes in Reed's COVID-19 prevention and response plan
March 12, 2020 Reed’s initial COVID-19 prevention and response plan
March 5, 2020 Staying informed, practicing daily preventative care, and more
March 2, 2020 COVID-19 planning and response
February 12, 2020 Reflections on a productive week at Reed
January 27, 2020 A welcome back message from President Bilger
December 20, 2019 Announcing New Dean of the Faculty
December 16, 2019 Gratitude
November 25, 2019 Reed College Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Optional Practical Training
November 9, 2019 President Bilger’s Remarks at Parent & Family Weekend (transcript)
October 16, 2019 An Announcement Regarding Reed’s Vice President for Student Life
October 10, 2019 DACA Amicus letter
October 8, 2019 Inauguration thank you
September 18, 2019 Global Climate Strike
September 13, 2019 A few of my initial reflections
July 15, 2019 Greetings on my first day