Feb. 19, 2025 Dear Colleagues: As I enter the final semester of my leadership at Messiah—participating in campus events, celebrating Messiah traditions, sharing in conversations with students, colleagues, donors and community friends—all are good reminders of the blessings of serving alongside you as we steward the mission of this wonderful institution. Now I’d like to…
Oct. 29, 2024 Dear Colleagues: This academic year has been filled with many “last first days and events” for me. During my “last fall semester” with you, I am profoundly grateful to have the privilege of working with you to educate and serve our students. May God continue to be glorified in Messiah’s mission for…
Aug. 6, 2024 Dear Colleagues: I hope that you are making the most of these final weeks of summer—taking time to rest and travel with family and friends. The start of the approaching academic year is especially meaningful for me personally, having announced earlier this year my plans to retire as president of Messiah in…
Dear Colleagues: In the past few weeks, I’ve had opportunity to spend time with students, colleagues, alumni and friends at several campus celebrations including the Legacy Dinner (for 420 donors and student scholarship recipients) and the International Gala (for 570 students, employees and Messiah friends). These events were so inspiring as students and alumni testified…
Feb. 7, 2024 Dear Colleagues: Often my first campus update of the spring semester finds us in the grasp of winter weather. But it’s been pleasant for our campus to have a recent bit of respite from our usual February temperatures. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts! I look forward to all that the semester…
