For Immediate Release
Springfield, Ohio 鈥� Following an extensive national search, 蜜桃直播 proudly announced the appointment of Christian M. M. Brady, DPhil (Oxon.), as its 16th President, on May 9, 2025. A transformational leader and respected scholar most recently at the University of Kentucky, Brady brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success, aligning with 蜜桃直播鈥檚 mission of developing the whole person in an experiential residential community. He assumed the role on June 1, 2025.
鈥淒r. Brady exemplifies the innovative, mission-driven leadership 蜜桃直播 needs to thrive in today鈥檚 challenging higher education landscape,鈥� said William D. Edwards, chair of the 蜜桃直播 Board of Directors and a member of the Class of 1989. 鈥淗is commitment to academic rigor and experience in building programs and cultivating philanthropic support will be invaluable as we continue to live out our motto of 鈥楬aving Light We Pass It On to Others.鈥欌��
Brady distinguished himself among a highly qualified candidate pool for his demonstrated ability to foster vibrant academic communities, navigate complex financial challenges, grow enrollment, and lead through strategic partnerships and collaborative engagement. His presidency marks an exciting new chapter for 蜜桃直播 鈥� one rooted in the liberal arts tradition yet aimed toward a bold, impactful future.
鈥淚 am deeply honored to join the 蜜桃直播 community,鈥� Brady said. 鈥溍厶抑辈モ�檚 mission as a liberal arts university that is committed to developing the whole person, intellectually, physically, and spiritually, is more relevant today than ever before. I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to build upon these strong foundations. Together, we will stoke the flame of 蜜桃直播 so that its light will shine brighter than ever before.鈥�
With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, Brady will join 蜜桃直播 following his tenure as the T. W. Lewis Dean of the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky. He previously led the Schreyer Honors College at The Pennsylvania State University and served as interim dean of the University of Kentucky鈥檚 College of Arts & Sciences.
鈥淚n his tenure at the University of Kentucky