“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your selection as twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University. I wish you and your loved ones all the lasting joy this day will bring you. On behalf of Spartanburg Methodist College, we wish you all the best on your inauguration day.”

- Colleen Perry Keith
President
Spartanburg Methodist College

“Congratulations and best wishes.”

- Jeanette Almaraz
Alumna
Texas Wesleyan

“Congratulations on your inauguration. It will be a day you'll always remember.”

- James D. Spaniolo
President
University of Texas Arlington

“On behalf of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations upon you inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University. Best wishes for a wonderful Inauguration Day and years of exciting progress for Texas Wesleyan!”

- Randy O'Rear
President
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

“Bill joins me in extending our congratulations and also, our disappointment for not being with you and Melany today, but we shall see you soon to congratulate you in person. Our warmest wishes from all of the family on this most momentous accasion.”

- Ann Atkinson Simmons
Family Friend

“Congratulations on your appointment as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University. I extend my best wishes as you take such a responsible position of leadership. May you provide great wisdom and grand vision as you guide the school in charting its future direction.”

- Stanley G. Reid
President
Austin Graduate School of Theology

“On behalf of the faculty, staff and student of Wesleyan College, I take great pleasure in conveying our warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations on your inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University. We wish you much joy and success in you tenure as president.”

- Ruth A. Knox
President
Wesleyan College

“Greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach upon the occasion of your inauguration as twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University, On behalf of Princeton University. we wish you success in the continuing effort to contribute to the betterment of civilization through higher education.”

- Shirley M. Tilghman
President
Princeton University

“Fred, Congratulations and best wishes for you and the family. We are thinking of you back in Indiana!”

- Patricia L Slabach
Project Manager/Consultant, rSmart
Kuali Foundation

“It gives me great pleasure to extend to you and your family and the faculty, students and staff of Texas Wesleyan University my very warm congratulations on the occasion of your inauguration as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University. The entire University of Utah community joins me in wishing you every success, and we hope that your presidency is both personally and professionally rewarding.”

- A. Lorris Betz
President
The University of Utah

“Dear Fred, I have been thinking about you on this special day and send you my sincerest congratulations. I regret very much that I could not be there. I wish you the best in what I know will be your distinguished tenure as the President of Texas Wesleyan University. I am grateful for your friendship and look forward to keeping in touch.”

- William F. Winter
Governor

“The president, trustees, and faculty of Emory University extend warm greetings to Texas Wesleyan University upon the inauguration of Frederick G. Slabach as the twentieth president of the University. Congratulations and best wishes.”

- James W. Wagner
President
Emory University

“On behalf of the president and fellows of Harvard College, I convey to you the congratulations of Harvard University on this important occasion - your inauguration as the twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Jacqueline O'Neill
University Marshal
Harvard University

“Congratulations on your presidency. All the best!!!”

- Teri Jablonski
Assistant to the Deans
CSULB

“I am so thankful you and Melany have joined the Texas Wesleyan family. I am looking forward to this coming week's activities and to our future as we work together at Texas Wesleyan.”

- Anne Street Skipper
Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Texas Wesleyan University

“The faculty, staff, and students of the University of Central Florida extend their warmest congratulations to you on your investiture as the twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University. Best wishes as you pursue these new ventures.”

- John C. Hitt
President
University Central Florida

“I wish you and the Texas Wesleyan community the best, and continued institutional success as the University enters a new era of leadership. Blessings and good wishes always.”

- Thayne McCulloh
President
Gonzaga University

“Howard College would like to extend its congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach upon his Inauguration as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Howard College

“Warm congratulations to you on the occasion of your inauguration as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University, I wish you a wonderful celebration and successful and rewarding tenure as president as Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Ruben Arminana
President
Sonoma State University

“The board of trustees, administration, and faculty of Iowa Wesleyan College extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the occasion of your inauguration as the twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Jay K. Simmons
President
Iowa Wesleyan College

“Congratulations on your appointment. On behalf of all LeTourneau University faculty, staff, and students, I extend our best wishes for your personal success and the prosperity of your campus.”

- Dale Lunsford
President
LeTourneau University

“Congratulations on your appointment and upcoming inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University. Best wishes for a successful tenure at Texas Wesleyan.”

- Susan W. Martin
President
Eastern Michigan University

“Please accept my congratulations and best wishes for what I know will be a wonderful inauguration, I have no doubt that your tenure as president will be a long and successful one.”

- Michael S. Bassis
President
Westminster College

“Fred, I am very proud of you and wish you all the greatest for success and happiness as you assume the responsibilities of your great University. It is a high honor and great achievement and those of us who know you are especially proud of you.”

- Bill T. May
Law Office of Hammack, Barry, Thaggard & May, LLP

“On behalf of the University of Iowa, I want to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to President Slabach, the board of trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni on this auspicious occasion.”

- Sally Mason
President
The University of Iowa

“The board of trustees, faculty, students, alumni, and staff of DePauw University extend their warm greetings and deepest congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach upon the occasion of your inauguration as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Brian W. Casey
President
DePauw University

“On behalf of the faculty and students at Cal State Long Beach, congratulations on your inauguration as president. Our best wishes for an exciting tenure.”

- F. King Alexander
President
California State University, Long Beach

“On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of West Virginia Wesleyan College, I want to congratulate you and wish you well upon you installation as the twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University. I extend best wishes for the tremendous adventure and responsibility you are undertaking.”

- Pamela Balch
President
West Virginia Wesleyan College

“I send my best wishes to you, and my prayers that your years at Wesleyan will be fruitful and joyous for you.”

- Jean Traster
Texas Methodist Historical Society

“Congratulations of your appointment to the presidency of Texas Wesleyan University. I hope the upcoming year is filled with exciting new challenges and smooth transitions. Best wishes for a successful academic year.”

- M.R.C. Greenwood
President
University of Hawai'i

“The board of regents, administration, faculty, staff and students of Texas Southern University extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the occasion of his inauguration as the 20th president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Dr. John M. Rudley
President
Texas Southern University

“We send President Slabach our best wishes for a successful tenure in office and look forward to a period of fresh opportunity for Texas Wesleyan University.”

- James B. Milliken
President
University of Nebraska

“My colleagues at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, join me in sending you cordial greetings and best wishes for an enjoyable inauguration and a successful administration.”

- Donna K. Thornton
Vice President for Alumni Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

“The trustees, faculty and administration of Indiana University of Pennsylvania extend congratulations and best wishes to Frederick G. Slabach on the occasion of his inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- David Werner
Interim President
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

“Please accept my congratulations on your inauguration as the 20th President of Texas Wesleyan University. May God bless you with wisdom in your new role and give you all that is needed to lead Texas Wesleyan University in the years ahead.”

- Michael E. Engh
President
Santa Clara University

“Fred, congratulations on being the 20th President.”

- Charles M. Noteboom

“I am very excited about your presidency and know you bring a great future for our beloved Wesleyan.”

- Dr. Jerry Chism
Martin United Methodist Church

“Congratulations on your appointment as president of Texas Wesleyan University. All the very best for this celebration and your leadership of this fine institution.”

- Paul J. Zingg
President
California State University, Chico

“The president, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Memphis extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the occasion of his inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University, and express their best wishes for continued distinguished achievement and service in the advancement of education.”

- Shirley C. Raines
President
The University of Memphis

“Personally and on behalf of the Utah State University, I extend to you and the faculty, staff, student, and alumni of Texas Wesleyan University sincere congratulations and best wishes for many rich and satisfying experiences associated with your appointment. We wish you and your institution success in this undertaking.”

- Stan L. Albrecht
President
Utah State University

“Congratulations on your presidency of Texas Wesleyan University and your upcoming investiture. Best wishes for a long and successful tenure as you lead Texas Wesleyan University into the future.”

- E. Joseph Savoie
President
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

“Congratulations Fred and Melany! As a friend and classmate from both college and law school, I have seen firsthand your character and dedication to others. I know Texas Wesleyan will be blessed by your leadership, and I wish you and your family the best on your upcoming investiture.”

- Wayne Milner
Attorney (Jackson, MS)

“Dear Mr. Slabach, Congratulations. I am very pleased that you have received this honored position. I am sorry I will be unable to make the investiture ceremony on Friday, January 27, 2012. I will be thinking of you. Again, congratulations.”

- Grady F. Tollison, Jr.
Tollison Law Firm, P.A.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, Administration, Faculty, and Students of the University of St. Thomas, I wish to extend our congratulations on your appointment as the 20th President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Robert Ivany
President
University of St. Thomas

“Congratulations from Mississippi! Texas Wesleyan has made a a very wise decision by choosing you as its leader. Best wishes!”

- Tommie Cardin
Attorney
Butler Snow, PLLC

“Congratulations upon your appointment as President of Texas Wesleyan University. As a president who has served in the role a little over a year, I understand the importance of your responsibility! The work of higher education is a noble and worthwhile calling. I wish you the very best and pray God's blessings on you, your family and all those associated with Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Phil Schubert, Ed.D.
President
Abilene Christian University

“On behalf of the University of Puget Sound, I send my warmest congratulations to you on your inauguration as President of Texas Wesleyan University. You have my best wishes and those of my colleagues for the years to come. I hope that your tenure as a president will be challenging and satisfying in what I regard as the best profession in the world.”

- Ronald R. Thomas
President
University of Puget Sound

“On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Clemson University, I send our best wishes as you begin your service as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- James F. Barker, FAIA
President
Clemson University

“The faculty and administration extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the appointment as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Dr. J. Patrick O'Brien
President
West Texas A&M University

“On behalf of the Oblate School of Theology, I extend sincere congratulations on your appointment as President of Texas Wesleyan University. I am delighted for you and equally delighted for the students, faculty, and staff who stand to benefit greatly from your leadership and expertise. The entire community of Oblate School of Theology extends its very best wishes to you and your administration. Once again, congratulations!”

- Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
President
Oblate School of Theology

“The president, faculty, trustees and students offer congratulations at the inauguration of Frederick G. Slabach as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Bob Bower, Ph. D.
President
Point Loma Nazarene University

“The President and Board of Tulane University as well as its administration, faculty, staff and students, extend their warmest wishes and sincere congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on his inauguration as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Scott S. Cowen
President
Tulane University

“The faculty and administration extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the appointment as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Dr. Melinda H. Reagan
President
Amberton University of Texas

“Congratulations on your inauguration as President of Texas Wesleyan University. Do know of my best personal wishes for your success. I know that all of us who dedicate our endeavors to the mission of higher education look forward to the vision you will bring and the insights you will share with your colleagues. On behalf of the faculty, students and, staff of the Ohio State University, I send our best wishes to you on this wonderful occasion.”

- E. Gordon Gee
President
The Ohio State University

“My heartiest congratulations both to the University for the perfect selection and to Fred and family for their dedication and committment. Best of everything for the future.”

- Hal C. DeCell, III
Friend and Colleague

“The Chancellor, Trustees, Faculty and Students of Texas Christian University extend greetings and congratulations to Frederick G. Slabach on the occasion of his inauguration as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Victor Boschini
Chancellor
Texas Christian University

“Congratulations and best wishes from the Tulane Alumni Association.”

- Charlotte Travieso
Executive Director, Alumni Affairs
Tulane University

“On behalf of the entire University of Southern California community, I want to warmly congratulate you on your inauguration as president of Texas Wesleyan University. I know your investiture ceremony will be a special and memorable occasion.”

- C.L. Max Nikias
President
University of Southern California

“On behalf of the University of North Texas, I extend my congratulations on your installation as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University. With your leadership and dedication to education, your campus will continue to move forward with great success.”

- V. Lane Rawlins
President
University of North Texas

“Congratulations on your inauguration as the twentieth President of Texas Wesleyan University. The California State University, Bakersfield community expresses our best wishes for your continued success as you assume this prestigious leadership position.”

- Horace Mitchell
President
California State University, Bakersfield

“On behalf of the Texas State University System Board of Regents and the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Texas State University-San Marcos, I congratulate you upon your inauguration as the twentieth president of Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Denise M. Trauth
President
Texas State University

“As firm a foundation as Texas Wesleyan provides its students, so it did for me some years ago as a junior faculty member. I am deeply grateful for that life-shaping experience. Fred, I know you are up to the challenge of guiding the university into its next phase. You are also blessed with a talented and creative faculty and staff community to help you along the way.”

- Dr. Thom D. Chesney
President
Brookhaven College

“I was a student of yours in Campaign Finance Reform! I am very proud and encouraged to see that you were chosen and that you accepted this position. The best of luck to you, although I'm sure you won't need it!”

- Raven Willis, Esq.
Alumna
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law

“Congratulations to Fred Slabach and Texas Wesleyan University on this wonderful accomplishment. Fred, you have already made a significant mark on the University and the Law School and I know the best is yet to come.”

- Gilbert Holmes
Dean Emeritus
University of Baltimore Law School

“Congratulations to President Slabach for taking on this leadership role. It is good to have a president who speaks with students about Texas Wesleyan's campus history and accomplishments. May there be many more blessings to come for Texas Wesleyan University.”

- Airielle S. Mitchell
Current Student
Texas Wesleyan University

“We are fortunate to have you as the president of Texas Wesleyan University. Best wishes to you upon your inauguration and in your years ahead at Texas Wesleyan.”

- Virginia A. Kluck
Alumna

“On behalf of the Alumni Association, I want to wish you the best in this prestigious position. I pray the University thrives under your leadership and that you exert autonomy and wisdom.”

- Kevyn S. Keathley
Alumnus, Donor, and DBU Graduate Student
DBU

“Welcome to the neighborhood! Was glad to see your picture in the Meadowbrook News. It's good to know our local university is in such capable hands.”

- Glenn Goodspeed

“Having served as an usher through the Gamma Sigma Sigma service sorority at the inauguration of Jake Schrum many years go, I know that our University will do an amazing job of making your day even more special. It has been wonderful to read in the Wesleyan magazine about your accomplishments and enhancements to the campus thus far. Continue leading Texas Wesleyan University with that servant's heart! May God grant you many happy, blessed years as president of our University!”

- Jan Pettigrew Wilde
Class of 1994, Mass Communication/Journalism

“Best wishes upon your inauguration.”

- E.J. and Larue Barnes
Texas Wesleyan alumni