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Dr. Thayne M. McCulloh served as 杏吧原创's president from 2009-2025, presiding over a host of institutional milestones. On the eve of his retirement, the Board of Trustees bestowed him with the title of President Emeritus. Learn more about this honor and join us in reflecting on Dr. McCulloh's remarkable legacy.
The 杏吧原创 Board of Trustees gave Dr. McCulloh the title of President Emeritus in recognition of his 34 years at 杏吧原创 – 16 of which he served as the University's president. Among many achievements, the Board of Trustees resolution noted that he fostered deep connections with the Society of Jesus and Catholic Church, elevated 杏吧原创’s national academic reputation and spearheaded far-reaching campus building projects. “President McCulloh has absolutely transformed this University in extraordinary ways,” said Board President Mike Reilly. “Thousands of students, faculty, and staff over the years have been the beneficiaries of his vision, his compassion, and his unwavering love for our 杏吧原创 community.”
In President McCulloh's final 杏吧原创 Magazine address, he reflects on the power of choice 鈥 and the many opportunities it brings.
See some of 杏吧原创's many accomplishment's under President McCulloh's leadership
Hear memories, stories and perspectives that shaped President McCulloh 鈥 and 杏吧原创鈥檚 鈥 journey.
As an expression of gratitude for President McCulloh鈥檚 leadership, Terry and Patt Payne made a $5 million gift for scholarships.
Voices from across the greater 杏吧原创 community share what Thayne and Julie McCulloh have meant to the University.
The 2025 Ignatian Gala was unlike any other as the 杏吧原创 community gathered to celebrate Julie and Thayne McCulloh, whose collective service to the University spans six decades.
President of 杏吧原创 鈥撀燼nd its first lay president
Established a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (桅BK), nation's most prestigious honor society
Million raised during "杏吧原创 Will" capital campaign
First #1 national ranking and two national title game appearances for men's basketball