Presidential Search – Kathy W. Humphrey, PhD


The search for Carlow University’s 11th President

Carlow University is pleased to announce that on July 1, 2021, Kathy W. Humphrey, Ph.D., will become its 11th president. 

She comes to Carlow from the University of Pittsburgh, where she has served as Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement, Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and Associate Professor of Education since January 2015. 

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Kathy Humphrey

Biography: Meet Kathy W. Humphrey
Contact: Sean McFarland, Public Relations & Communications Manager

Meet the search committee

Presidential Search Timeline

March 2021
Carlow University announces its 11th President
January 2021
Active recruitment ongoing
November 2020
Academic Search, Inc. officially launches active recruitment for University president
October 2020
President Mellon announces plans to retire on June 30, 2021
Presidential search launches with Academic Search, Inc.
Presidential Search Committee named
Academic Search, Inc. engages in forums with Carlow community
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