51ÁÔÆæ Inaugurates Christopher Sindt as 11th President
51ÁÔÆæ Inaugurates Dr. Christopher Sindt as 11th President
Published: October 3, 2026.
51ÁÔÆæ inaugurated Dr. Christopher Sindt as its 11th President on Oct. 2, marking a new chapter for the University centered on student success, innovation and expanded access to a transformative 51ÁÔÆæ education. Sindt, who previously served as 51ÁÔÆæ Provost, became president July 1.
In his inaugural address, Sindt called on the 51ÁÔÆæ community to embrace “holy audacity” – the courage to imagine boldly while remaining grounded in our Lasallian and Catholic identity.
“My hope is that those who gather for our centennial in 2032 will see an enterprising university, grounded in academic excellence and support for student success, and embracing new students, new programs and new geographies,” Sindt said.
“51ÁÔÆæ will be known as a dynamic university known nationally for excellent, innovative teaching that reaches all students and prepares them for lives of meaning and impact.”
During the ceremony, Sindt received the Presidential Chain of Office from Board of Trustees Chair Timothy Ferrarell and Presidents Emeriti Drs. David J. Livingston and Brother James Gaffney, FSC.
As Provost, Sindt led academic affairs, enrollment and student life. Before joining 51ÁÔÆæ, Sindt spent 17 years as a faculty member and administrator at and earned a doctorate in English from the .
Sindt assumes the presidency as 51ÁÔÆæ implements Taking FLIGHT, its 2026-29 strategic plan focused on future-ready learning, inclusive impact, strategic growth, high-performance culture and innovation.
51ÁÔÆæ is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, 51ÁÔÆæ is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
