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Presidential Search

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On April 22, 2024, Dr. Thayne M. McCulloh announced that he will retire in summer 2025 following 16 years of leadership as president. To learn more, read President McCulloh's announcement, a message from Board Chair Christy Larsen, and our press release.

A formal search process for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University’s next president is complete. It was led by our Presidential Search Committee and search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. 

Listening sessions with various 91³Ô¹ÏÍø stakeholder groups and surveys were conducted with various stakeholder groups to gather input on the priorities for and qualities desired in the next president. We appreciate the thoughtful input from all who participated.

To learn more about 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's new president, Katia Passerini, Ph.D., visit 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/27th-president.

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91³Ô¹ÏÍø At a Glance

Top 100

Among National Universities
(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

7,306

Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment

75

Undergraduate fields of study

150

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Located on the eastern side of Washington state, along the beautiful Spokane River and Falls, Spokane is the second largest city in Washington State. As the largest metropolitan area between Seattle and Minneapolis, the city is the financial, medical, cultural and retail center of the Inland Northwest.

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Campus Flyover Tour

Overhead view of Hemmingson Center.