Michael E. Hill was selected as the 18th President of Chautauqua Institution on Nov. 4, 2016. He began his work at Chautauqua on Jan. 1, 2017, and set about ushering in a fresh, expanded vision for the Institution as it approaches its sesquicentennial in 2024, with emphasis on building its brand and thought leadership with a focus on expanding civil dialogue in the nation, an evolution to year-round programming, and engagement beyond CHQ’s physical grounds. While this is Michael’s fifth season as President, his Chautauqua journey began in 1996 as Assistant Editor/Copy Editor of The Chautauquan Daily, making 2021 his 25th anniversary of loving this sacred place.