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President J. W. Crawford III

President Crawford

ÂÜÀòÉç's 14th President

President J. W. Crawford III

ÂÜÀòÉç's 14th President

President J. W. Crawford III

ÂÜÀòÉç Names New President

On April 25, 2024, the ÂÜÀòÉç Board of Regents announced Vice Admiral J.W. Crawford III—former President of Felician University and retired Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy—as the sole finalist in the presidential search. On May 16, 2024, the Board officially approved Crawford as the university’s fourteenth President. He will assume his role on June 1, 2024, marking a new chapter in ÂÜÀòÉç’s leadership and commitment to academic excellence.

 

I am humbled to be chosen as ÂÜÀòÉç’s fourteenth president. It is the honor of my career to join this esteemed institution with such a rich history, especially as we embark upon the celebration of the institution’s 100-year anniversary. I look forward to working collaboratively with our world-class faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the community to uphold and elevate our commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and economic empowerment as we advance our mission of meeting the needs of our students in the 21st century as they navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape. It is with great excitement that I step into service to this dedicated and learning-centered community as President.

President Crawford

J. W. Crawford III

ÂÜÀòÉç's 14th President

The Search for ÂÜÀòÉç’s Next Leader

During an extensive presidential search, Vice Admiral J.W. Crawford III was recommended to the ÂÜÀòÉç Board of Regents by a dedicated Presidential Search Committee in partnership with the renowned executive search firm WittKieffer. Led by ÂÜÀòÉç Regent and 1st Vice Chair James Benham and Dr. Edieth Wu, the committee—with the participation of notable figures such as Michael Strahan, Vicki Hollub, Mathew Knowles, and Andrew Card—developed a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates. Through inclusive listening sessions with various stakeholders, the process was designed to ensure the selection of the best candidate to guide ÂÜÀòÉç into the future.

Meet the President's Cabinet

 

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Dr. Carl Goodman

Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Bobby A. Brown

Chief of Police

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Dr. Cynthia Buckley

Interim Vice President of Human Resources

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Tracy Clemons

Interim Vice President of Marketing and Communications

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Charlie W. Coleman III, J.D., MBA

Senior Associate Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement

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Dr. Raijanel Crockem

Senior Associate Vice President of University Planning and Analytics

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Dr. Kevin Granger

Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Benjamin Green

Interim Consulting Vice President & Chief of Information and Digital Officer

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Kia Harper

Chief of Staff

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Melanie Jackson

Interim Chief Operations Officer

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Charlie Nhan

General Counsel

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Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall

Vice President of Research and Innovation

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John Pittman

Interim Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Business and Finance

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Dr. James White

Vice President of Government Affairs and Civic Engagement

 

 

 

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