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What they鈥檙e saying about La 91直播鈥檚 next president

February 9, 2022

Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D.

91直播鈥檚 selection of Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., as its President-elect has inspired widespread and positive reactions and responses from colleagues, both past and present, and members of the La 91直播 community.听

Here is a sampling of what others have had to say following La 91直播鈥檚 Feb. 1 announcement of Dr. Allen as the University鈥檚 30th President:听

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William W. Matthews, III, Esq., 鈥90听

Chair, 91直播 Board of Trustees听

Partner and Chair, Klehr Harrison LLP听

鈥淒r. Allen is an extraordinary leader whose talents and experience equip him well to guide 91直播 as our next President. He possesses a deep commitment to high-impact teaching and learning, in full alignment with our university鈥檚 mission. More importantly, he is positioned to shape La 91直播鈥檚 promising future by addressing our current needs and supporting our students on their paths toward transformational personal and professional outcomes. I have every confidence, as does the Board of Trustees, that Dr. Allen will build upon our impressive foundation and elevate La 91直播 to significant new heights.鈥听

听Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D.

President, DePaul University听

鈥淒an鈥檚 extensive experience in higher education combined with his successful track record of strong donor engagement have benefited DePaul tremendously. 91直播 is gaining a dedicated and compassionate leader who will serve its students well.鈥听

AmyLynn Flood, 鈥95听

Vice Chair, 91直播 Board of Trustees听

Chair, La 91直播 Presidential Search Committee听

Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers听

鈥淚n his service to DePaul鈥檚 student body, which is strikingly similar to ours, as well as his familiarity with the Lasallian mission and demonstrated commitment to cultivating principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we concluded that Dr. Allen was an ideal candidate to lead 91直播 into its important next chapter.鈥听

Swee-Lim Chia, Ph.D.听

Associate Professor and Co-Chair, Department of Marketing听

President, La 91直播 Faculty Senate听

Vice Chair, La 91直播 Presidential Search Committee听

鈥淚鈥檓 excited to have Dr. Allen as our next President. He is committed to faculty leadership and shared governance. I can鈥檛 wait for the larger community at La 91直播, especially my faculty and staff colleagues, to meet him and to hear his plans to bring the necessary resources to support our mission and academic priorities in continuing our legacy for delivering a transformative education for our students and their families.鈥听The bell tower at College Hall in the spring.

Aaron Srinivasan, 鈥22听

Integrated Science, Business, and Technology major听

Member, La 91直播 Presidential Search Committee听

鈥淚t was clear during the search process that Dr. Allen has been living out the Lasallian mission in his own life and, with that came a unique understanding of the mission. Dr. Allen is a natural leader, and he places great importance on forming genuine relationships. I envision that Dr. Allen will work closely with the student body, amplifying our voices. He is someone who will inspire enthusiasm from students and faculty alike with a collaborative and bold vision for the future of La 91直播 that sticks to its historic roots.鈥听

TiRease Holmes听

Director, La 91直播 Residence Life听

Member, La 91直播 Presidential Search Committee听

鈥淚 am excited about the appointment of President-elect Dr. Daniel Allen. I was impressed by his ability to thoughtfully and analytically evaluate potential strategies and opportunities with a keen business acumen, while maintaining his prioritized focus on students. His shared insight spoke to the current state of La 91直播 and the need to lead with bold ambition to tackle the critical work of taking this great institution鈥檚 trajectory toward perpetual growth. I look forward to his leadership.鈥听

Gerald A. Beeson听

Chair, DePaul University Board of Trustees听

鈥淭he board is extremely grateful for Dan鈥檚 many contributions to the university. His impact has been profound and his commitment to DePaul鈥檚 Catholic, Vincentian mission has given countless students access to higher education.听听 We wish him all the best in this next chapter of his life.鈥听

Tim O鈥橲haughnessy, 鈥85听

Interim President听

鈥淎s an alumnus, I care deeply about our school, its mission, and its core values. I am delighted by the Board of Trustees鈥 confirmation of Dan Allen as 91直播鈥檚 next president. Knowing Dr. Allen鈥檚 commitment to our Lasallian values and principles, I am confident in his ability to lead La 91直播 into the future.鈥听

Br. Robert Schaefer, FSC, 鈥89听

Brother Visitor, 91直播 Board of Trustees听

Member, La 91直播 Presidential Search Committee听

Provincial, Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North America听

鈥淚n the search for our next president at 91直播, the Search Committee looked for a mission-driven leader with proven experience to enable La 91直播 to take advantage of the many opportunities that are before us. Dr. Allen鈥檚 understanding of our Lasallian identity was forged during his time at Lewis University, and his years at the Vincentian-inspired DePaul University has deepened his passion for the transformative power of Catholic higher education. I look forward to working with Dr. Allen to ensure a vibrant future for 91直播.鈥听

Isabelle Pope, 鈥22听

Communication Sciences and Disorders major听

President, La 91直播 Students鈥 Government Association听

鈥淒r. Allen is very attentive and clearly cares about the students he serves, as well as the surrounding neighborhood and community where La 91直播 resides. His overall values and vision align with what La 91直播 is and is striving to be. Though I will be graduating in May, I am looking forward to seeing positive changes that Dr. Allen brings to our community.鈥听

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