news-category: Presidential Search Committee Names Three Finalists in ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Presidential Search By Office of University Communications On October 27, 2025 Candidates to Visit Campus Nov. 4–7 for Interviews and Public Forums in Tucker Student Center BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Presidential Search Committee has announced that three finalists for the University’s 14th President will visit campus during the first week of November. Each candidate will participate in interviews with faculty, staff and students, as well as take part in a forum that is open to the public. Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee the Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn thanked committee members for their diligent work and emphasized, “As we approach this important moment in the life of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, I invite you to join us in prayer—asking for wisdom, clarity, and unity as we seek the leader God has prepared to shepherd this University into its next season of growth and service.†The public gatherings will provide an opportunity for the community and friends to hear directly from each candidate. They will share their vision and calling to serve ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï and discuss what the University’s next five years could look like under their leadership. The public forums will be held in Tucker Student Center’s Faith Hall. The schedule follows: Candidate #1: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 2:30–3:15 p.m. Candidate #2: Thursday, Nov. 6 | 2:30–3:15 p.m. Candidate #3: Friday, Nov. 7 | 2:30–3:15 p.m. The CVs for each candidate will be available online one day prior to their respective visits. In addition, all of the information and communications about the presidential search are also available online. Following the interviews and forums, an online feedback form will be provided to help guide the committee’s discernment. Members of the Presidential Search Committee Chair: The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., GWU alumnus, Board of Trustees Chair and Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby Trustee members: David Brinkley Ed Cook, GWU Alumnus Verhonda Crawford-Diehl, GWU Alumna The Rev. Dr. Christopher Gash, GWU Alumnus Dr. Ashley Lowery, GWU Alumna Faculty members: Dr. Cal Robertson, Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Divinity Dr. Mischia Taylor, GWU Alumna, Dean and Assistant Professor of Marketing, Godbold College of Business Staff members: Candice Thomas, Administrative and Special Events Coordinator; Staff Council Co-Chair Stacy Simmons, GWU Alumna, Associate Minister to the University for Pastoral Care Dr. Josh Parrott, Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service; GWU alumnus Community: Rev. Aaron Hinton, GWU alumnus, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Student Government Association: Paul McElearney, Student Body President Search Firm: Myers McRae Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Learn more at .
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