06/18/2026
We have some exciting news to share with our Jessup community! The Board of Trustees has invited Dr. Meghan Barnard to serve as Jessup University’s seventh president, beginning July 1, 2026.
As the first woman to lead Jessup, Dr. Barnard brings a rare combination of strategic foresight, operational excellence and a deep commitment to mission-driven higher education. She is deeply dedicated to academic excellence, ensuring that every student has the opportunity, resources, and support to succeed, and to the student’s journey to be transformed by Christ.
We are also incredibly grateful for the godly leadership of interim president Dr. Parnell M. Lovelace, Jr. during this season.
Please join us in praying for Jessup’s new president and her family as they prepare to move from Florida to California at this critical time in our history. Click below to watch a special video greeting and read the full announcement! 👇
go.jessup.edu/president-elect