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.

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.

Two men sitting and talking on stage

Leaning on the importance of accounting-driven decision-making, the alumnus shared some of the valuable insights he’s learned since leaving 20th and Olney, as he now runs one of the largest convenience store companies in the nation.

Cathleen Lyons, M.A. '26, Psy.D., '29

Cathleen Lyons, M.A. ’26, Psy.D. ’29, is building a career dedicated to helping others through hard times. La Salle University’s doctoral Clinical Psychology Program gives her the foundation to succeed.

Zachary Polmounter, '16, DNP '28, and Annie Perng, DNP '28.

Annie Perng, DNP ’28, and Zachary Polmounter, ’16, DNP ’28, are a part of the 2026-2028 Jonas Scholars cohort, a collaboration between Jonas Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), and nursing schools across the country that prepares nursing students to be educators and leaders.

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.