Quinnipiac University has appointed Judy D. Olian as the school's ninth president.
William Weldon, the chairman of the Board of Trustees, made the announcement Monday.
“Judy Olian brings a rich combination of academic and intellectual expertise, an innovative and student-centered focus, fundraising successes and leadership qualities at a global level to Quinnipiac University,” Weldon said in a statement.
Olian will officially take over as president on July 1, 2018, as former President John Lahey retires. Lahey announced his plans to retire last April after serving as president of Quinnipiac since 1987. Olian has been the dean and John E. Anderson Chair of Management at the UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2006.
“The opportunity to lead Quinnipiac University is especially gratifying. Quinnipiac achieves strong alignment between learning and market needs and impacts a broad mix of students and professionals through life-changing development and career opportunities. Quinnipiac is a very nimble, bold and creative institution. I believe that Quinnipiac can be a model for higher education, preparing young people and professionals for work, life and citizenry in the 21st century," Olian said in a statement.
Olian was recommended to the full board of trustees by a search committee of trustees. The search committee was helped out by the global search firm of Spencer Stuart. This company helps academic institutions find and recruit leaders with the talent and credentials to do well in today's complex academic environment.
“This is an exciting time for Quinnipiac University,” Lahey said in the statement. “We wish Dr. Judy Olian the best of luck as she builds on the success forged by our students, faculty and staff, working with the Quinnipiac community to move our institution to even greater levels of achievement.”
