On July 1, 2026, Dr. Jennifer Glowienka officially began her tenure as the 20th President of Carroll College, becoming the first woman to serve as the college's fully appointed president in its 117-year history. Having served Carroll for more than two decades as a professor, administrator, and leader, President Glowienka is committed to building on the college's strong foundation while creating new opportunities that expand access, strengthen academic excellence, and ensure Carroll continues to serve students and communities for generations to come.
President Glowienka will be formally inaugurated as Carroll College's 20th president on September 15, 2026.
About the President:
Jennifer Glowienka, Ph.D., serves as the 20th President of Carroll College. A member of the Carroll community for more than two decades, President Glowienka joined the biology faculty in 2003 and has held numerous leadership positions, including Chair of the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Assistant Dean of Instruction, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, and Interim Co-President. As Carroll's chief academic officer from 2021 to 2026, she led the college's academic programs, strategic planning, accreditation, and new program development.
As president, Dr. Glowienka is leading Carroll's vision for the future by strengthening its Catholic mission, preserving the exceptional on-campus liberal arts experience, and expanding educational opportunities through graduate, online, hybrid, and professional programs that serve learners at every stage of life.
An evolutionary botanist by training, Dr. Glowienka has secured more than $1.5 million in external research grants and is committed to undergraduate research and student success. She earned her bachelor's degree from Boise State University and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder.
