Carlow U’s president to retire at end of academic year

Carlow University President Suzanne Mellon is retiring at the end of the 2020- 21 academic year, it was announced at the school’s board of trustees meeting Friday.

Ms. Mellon came to Carlow in 2013 as its 10th president. She oversaw the university’s first comprehensive campaign, which funded the development of the University Commons building and scholarships for students, Carlow officials said in a statement announcing her move.

The statement also noted she oversaw “development and implementation of two strategic plans, created a state- of- the- art simulation laboratory space for the College of Health and Wellness, transformed St. Joseph’s Hall into a modern athletic and fitness center, added nine athletic teams, [ and] grew the university’s endowment by 100%.

“The entire Carlow University Board of Trustees shares my deep gratitude to President Mellon for her strong leadership over the past eight years,” said Board Chair Dorothy Davis, a Carlow alumna.

“Her presidency has been transformative for the university, particularly regarding her commitment to academic excellence and innovative approaches to regional partnerships.”

The university said it will hire Academic Search, an executive search firm, to help hire a successor.