Following an extensive national search, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg’s mission of developing the whole person in an experiential residential community. He assumed his new role on June 1, 2025.
With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, Brady joined Wittenberg 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’s College of Arts & Sciences.
Office Staff & Contact
 | Brandee Kern Chief of Staff Recitation Hall 209 bbates@wittenberg.edu |
 | Cindy Beacom Executive Assistant Recitation Hall 201 phone: 937-327-7916 fax: 937-327-7938 cbeacom@wittenberg.edu |