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Mark Lombardi

President
Maryville University

Dr. Lombardi is the 10th president of Maryville University and has led the institution since 2007. During his tenure, Maryville has more than tripled enrollment to 10,000+ students from 50 states and 60 countries. The university was named an Apple Distinguished School for 2021 - 2023 — the third such recognition — for leadership & excellence in providing students with a high-tech, mobile learning environment. In 2020, Maryville was noted as the 2nd-fastest-growing private university in the nation according to Chronicle of Higher Education. Recently, Maryville achieved national university status, including ranking in the top 15% of universities for ROI as determined by Educate to Career. Dr. Lombardi is an author, publishing several articles and four books. He is also the co-author of Pivot: A Vision for the New University. He earned a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in political science and international relations from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's degree from Purdue University.

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