For Immediate Release
Springfield, Ohio 鈥� Following an extensive national search, Wittenberg University proudly 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鈥檚 mission of developing the whole person in an experiential residential community. He assumed the role on June 1, 2025.
鈥淒r. Brady exemplifies the innovative, mission-driven leadership Wittenberg needs to thrive in today鈥檚 challenging higher education landscape,鈥� said William D. Edwards, chair of the Wittenberg University Board of Directors and a member of the Class of 1989. 鈥淗is commitment to academic rigor and experience in building programs and cultivating philanthropic support will be invaluable as we continue to live out our motto of 鈥楬aving Light We Pass It On to Others.鈥欌��
Brady distinguished himself among a highly qualified candidate pool for his demonstrated ability to foster vibrant academic communities, navigate complex financial challenges, grow enrollment, and lead through strategic partnerships and collaborative engagement. His presidency marks an exciting new chapter for Wittenberg 鈥� one rooted in the liberal arts tradition yet aimed toward a bold, impactful future.
鈥淚 am deeply honored to join the Wittenberg University community,鈥� Brady said. 鈥淲ittenberg鈥檚 mission as a liberal arts university that is committed to developing the whole person, intellectually, physically, and spiritually, is more relevant today than ever before. I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to build upon these strong foundations. Together, we will stoke the flame of Wittenberg so that its light will shine brighter than ever before.鈥�
With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in higher education, Brady will join 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鈥檚 College of Arts & Sciences.
鈥淚n his tenure at the University of Kentucky, Dean Christian Brady has truly embodied our mission of advancing Kentucky by putting students first,鈥� said UK Provost Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 鈥淒ean Brady鈥檚 leadership and experience helped usher in record graduation and retention rates in our Lewis Honors College, as well as provide a world-class Honors educ