16-04-2025
Messiah University names interim president
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Messiah University announced that the board of trustees has named a new interim president.
According to the University, Dr. Jon C. Stuckey has been appointed interim president starting July 1, 2025. Dr. Stucky, who currently serves as the university's vice president for advancement, was appointed yesterday after a special vote by the board.
'Dr. Stuckey is an experienced higher education professional with an established record of effective leadership and strategic initiatives, as well as published research, grant writing, and teaching,' said David Millary, acting chair of Messiah's board of trustees. 'His successful organization of capital campaigns has resulted in millions of dollars for facilities, programs, and scholarships for the university. We believe his leadership will advance our institutional mission during this important time of change and will continue Messiah's distinctive Christ-centered educational outcomes in the lives of our students.'
According to Messiah University, the university previously attempted to find a ninth president but announced it would move on to an interim presidency. The board said it would update the public on its plan for the presidential search later.
The university said Stucky will succeed President Kim S. Phipps, PhD., who announced her retirement last June.
'Jon Stuckey is an outstanding selection to lead Messiah University during this critical transition,' said President Kim Phipps. 'He is trusted and respected by the campus and extended communities, and his deeply held Christian faith, personal integrity, warm compassion, and servant leadership are exhibited on a daily basis. Jon has demonstrated passion and support for Messiah's mission over the past 25 years. I am confident that his proven ability to collaborate with Messiah's students, alumni, faculty, employees, trustees, and friends makes him an ideal fit to help Messiah navigate the university's current challenges and opportunities.'
Messiah University is a private, Christian university near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Established in 1909, it currently serves over 3,300 undergraduate and graduate students.
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