Office of the president

Read news posts and media articles highlighting messages, initiatives, and updates from Adler University’s Office of the President.

Three women, including President Coleman, sit behind a desk at a “Chicago Newsroom 2.0” studio for a discussion on women leaders in higher education.

President Coleman Featured on Chicago Newsroom 2.0

“One-On-One: Women Leaders in Higher Ed”

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Visits Adler

Recently, President Coleman and Adler University hosted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for a community conversation.

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Adler University Strengthens Its Executive Leadership with Two Senior Appointments

Brad O’Hara named Provost and Senior Vice President; Damon L. Williams, Jr. named Vice President of University Relations and Chief of Staff to the President

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News

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February 25, 2025

Adler University Board of Trustees elects Susan L. MacLaurin as chair, Kathleen St. Louis Caliento as vice chair 

A large HEED Award 2024 badge is overlaid on a blurred office lobby with the Adler University logo in the background, highlighting higher education diversity excellence.
October 3, 2024

Adler University honored with first-ever 2024 HEED Award for higher education diversity

A woman with curly hair smiles at the camera, resting her chin on her hand. Adler President Lisa Coleman, a Top Women Leader, is pictured with a colorful geometric pattern displayed on the wall behind her.
October 2, 2024

Women We Admire names Adler President Lisa Coleman as ‘Top Women Leader’ of 2024

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May 20, 2024

Adler community honors its standout members with social justice, distinguished alum, appreciation awards

Trustee Nicola Idehen, wearing a dark blazer, smiles at the camera with a blurred cityscape in the background.
April 16, 2024

In finding Adler’s next leader, Trustee Nicola Idehen is confident search committee made the best choice

A woman with curly hair smiles in front of a colorful, abstract circular background with intersecting lines, embodying the vibrant spirit of Adler University president Lisa Coleman.
April 16, 2024

Lisa Coleman, Ph.D., named president of Adler University

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March 19, 2024

On the power of higher education, Trustee Eddie Phillips speaks from experience

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January 30, 2024

For Susan L. MacLaurin, first year as trustee reaffirms strength of the Adler community

Logos of Adler University and Fulbright Canada, partners in the Institute for Visionary Leadership, are displayed side by side on a white background.
January 10, 2024

Adler University and Fulbright Canada to launch the Institute for Visionary Leadership and Organizational Health 

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November 15, 2023

Adler University welcomes Danielle Austen as new Board of Trustee member

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August 30, 2022

New book offers insight on importance of queer leadership in higher education

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March 11, 2022

Adler University Board of Trustees appoints Noland Joiner as Chair, Nicola Idehen as Vice Chair

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