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Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool Named 10th President of the University of St. Thomas
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 8 – Dr. Morrison steps in during a leadership transition at St. Mary's University to maintain institutional stability and continuity in Calgary, Alberta.
- On July 8, 2025, St. Mary's University announced that Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool would be stepping down from her role as President and Vice-Chancellor to assume the position of the 10th president at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.
- Dr. Vanderpool stepped down to take on the role of president at the University of St. Thomas, following a comprehensive search process conducted by UST's Board of Directors and extensive input from key university stakeholders.
- During her three-year tenure at St. Mary's, Vanderpool increased enrollment, expanded academic programs, secured record-breaking investments, and emphasized student success through collaborative leadership.
- Archbishop J. Michael Miller described Vanderpool as uniquely qualified with strong credentials who reflects Basilian values and supports student success, while Dr. Scott Morrison will serve as interim president starting August 5, 2025.
- St. Mary's began searching for a permanent president, and Vanderpool’s move signals a new chapter for both universities with anticipated continued academic growth and community engagement.
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/PRNewswire/ -- The University of St. Thomas ("UST") is pleased to announce that Dr. Sinda K. Vanderpool has been named the institution's 10th president. She...
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