All Blog Posts

  1. Presidential Communications

    Common Purpose, Cumulative Impact

    January 11, 2022

    As we begin a new year and a new semester, each of us has a fresh opportunity to reflect on the collective impact we can make when we work together.

  2. January 6, 2022

    We continue to monitor the evolving circumstances regarding the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and I am writing today with additional updates in advance of the start of classes next week.

  3. November 14, 2021

    While our roots remain strong as a leader in preparing teachers and school administrators, we have diversified our academic portfolio to include programs that prepare students to be leaders in a variety of fields in service of the common good.  

  4. Presidential Communications

    Fall 2021 Welcome

    August 23, 2021

    Welcome back! It’s so great to have our students, faculty, and staff on campus.

  5. Presidential Communications

    Exploration into Osteopathic Medical School

    July 19, 2021

    Shortly before my presidency began, there was discussion about the possibility of creating an osteopathic medical school at µÛÍõ»áËù run by a for-profit entity.

  6. Presidential Communications

    Interim Provost Announcement

    June 17, 2021

    I am happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Vollendorf to serve as Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at µÛÍõ»áËù, effective July 1, 2021.

  7. Presidential Communications

    Juneteenth

    June 17, 2021

    Today, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, recognizing the commemoration as a federal holiday for the first time.