Office of the President

Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D.

President Allen began his tenure as La Salle University’s 30th President on April 18, 2022.

Portrait of Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D.

Strategic Plan: Ascend 2023-2028

In May 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the university’s new strategic plan, Ascend 2023-2028. The six pillars in the plan will set La Salle on the path to be the leading Lasallian educational institution, rooted in the liberal arts and aligned with emerging industries, that prepares students for the challenges and complexities of living and working in a diverse democracy and global society.

Peter J. Dougherty, '71

The honor will be given during the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11. La Salle University will bestow an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters upon Peter J. Dougherty, ’71, […]

La Salle University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is adding four varsity sports—women’s rugby, women’s acrobatics and tumbling, and women’s triathlon, and will reinstate baseball — for the 2025-26 school year, President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced April 17.

Image of a group of students posing with a Thank you sign.

Explorers from around the world came together to support La Salle University with gifts to enhance the student experience. 

The Inauguration of Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D.

In October of 2022, Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. was inaugurated as La Salle University’s 30th President. Watch the highlights from the Inauguration.