The Marian University Board of Trustees announced today that it has appointed Andrew P. Manion, Ph.D., as the 16th president of the university, effective on or before March 30, 2016. Manion will succeed Robert A. Fale, who has been serving as interim president since June 2013. “I am humbled and honored to have been chosen to succeed Bob Fale as Marian University’s next president,” said Manion. “I have admired the mission and vision of Marian for many years and look forward to working with faculty, staff and Board of Trustees on behalf of the students. Amy and I are thrilled to be joining Marian University and the community of Fond du Lac.” “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Manion to Marian University,” said Eric Stone, immediate past-chair of the Marian University Board of Trustees and chair of the presidential search committee. “From the first time we met Andy, members of the search committee were impressed with the breadth of his experience, his values and his commitment to making Marian University the best possible version of itself. He brings with him a deep understanding of the academic enterprise having served at Aurora University in Aurora, Ill, for 17 years in a variety of roles, including vice president for student life, provost, a period as acting president and most recently as executive vice president. Prior to his time at Aurora, he served at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. This variety of experiences will serve him well at a time of ever-increasing change in American higher education.” Manion has a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and a master of arts in psychology, both from Adelphi University. His bachelor of arts in psychology was earned at Saint Norbert College. Dr. and Mrs. Manion have two sons, Jack and Kevin, and a daughter, Clare. The Manions will be making their home in Fond du Lac.
