Category: President and Leadership

La Salle University announced the appointment of R. Scott Mattingly, Ed.D., as its new assistant vice president of student success, effective Sept. 22, 2025.

In a time when confidence in higher education is being tested, La Salle University stands as proof that universities are not just centers of knowledge, but also drivers of prosperity, resilience, and community renewal for not only Philadelphia and Pennsylvania alike, but globally.

Pauline Scalvino, ‘87, joined La Salle's Board in 2023 and had served as its vice chair in 2024-25.

La Salle is providing accessibility and the opportunity for prosperity for its students.

Cary A. Caro, Ph.D., a seasoned academic leader and educator with a passion for innovation in business education, has been named dean of La Salle University's School of Business.

The annual celebration recognizes faculty, acknowledges achievement, and honors retirees.

As part of its annual Mission and Heritage Week celebration, La Salle University proudly recognized two outstanding members of its community with 2025 Distinguished Lasallian Educator Awards on April 9, 2025.

Meredith E. Kneavel, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic leader, researcher, and educator with a specialization in biopsychology and neuroscience whose career has spanned over two decades.

President and Leadership

Op-Ed

November 25, 2024

I am inspired every day by the contributions our students make to the community. I am energized by how our University—as well as others—are reinventing themselves during challenging times to ensure that future generations can receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a lifetime of success and opportunities.

La Salle voted the best of Philadelphia three categories in the Metro Philly's Best 2024.