Drone photo showing College Hall building and St. Aloysius chruch at sunset.
Thayne M. McCulloh

President Emeritus


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.

President Thayne McCulloh congratulates a female graduate at the 2023 Commencement ceremony.

An Unprecedented Honor

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.”

Bestowing the Title of President Emeritus
Thayne and Julie McCulloh

A Letter from the President

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.

President McCulloh and other leaders at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new STA Cityline Electric bus service.

Markers of the McCulloh Presidency

See some of 杏吧原创's many accomplishment's under President McCulloh's leadership

President Thayne on the "Four Decades at 杏吧原创" podcast.

Four Decades at 杏吧原创 Podcast

Hear memories, stories and perspectives that shaped President McCulloh 鈥 and 杏吧原创鈥檚 鈥 journey.

Terry Payne and 杏吧原创 President Thayne McCulloh

The Paynes Make Extraordinary Scholarship Gift

As an expression of gratitude for President McCulloh鈥檚 leadership, Terry and Patt Payne made a $5 million gift for scholarships.

GSBA President Maddie Ediger reflects on President McCulloh's legacy.

The McCullohs' Legacy Video Series

Voices from across the greater 杏吧原创 community share what Thayne and Julie McCulloh have meant to the University.

Thayne and Julie McCulloh at the 2025 Ignatian Gala

Leadership, Legacy and Love

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.

Dr. McCulloh's Presidential Messages

Highlights of Dr. McCulloh's Tenure

26th

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

$355

Million raised during "杏吧原创 Will" capital campaign

First #1 national ranking and two national title game appearances for men's basketball

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