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Saint Xavier University Appoints New President

By Howard Ludwig | November 16, 2016 8:06am
 Laurie M. Joyner as been appointed the president of Saint Xavier University in Mount Greenwood, replacing outgoing president Christine Wiseman as of Jan. 1.
Laurie M. Joyner as been appointed the president of Saint Xavier University in Mount Greenwood, replacing outgoing president Christine Wiseman as of Jan. 1.
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MOUNT GREENWOOD — Laurie M. Joyner as been appointed president of Saint Xavier University in Mount Greenwood, replacing Christine Wiseman as of Jan. 1.

Joyner has served as president of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio since 2012 as well as in multiple vice presidential and other roles at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla.

“I am deeply honored to serve as the next president of Saint Xavier University,” Joyner said in a written release issued Tuesday afternoon.

Joyner also served on the faculty and held administrative positions at Loyola University New Orleans. She has both master’s and doctoral degrees in sociology from Tulane University in New Orleans.

"I am looking forward to working with such an extraordinary learning community to build upon the university’s Mercy heritage and impressive 170-year history of providing high quality, person-centered education in Chicago” she said.

Joyner was the unanimous choice among the board of trustees at the university based at 3700 W. 103rd St. in Mount Greenwood. The 20th president of the university replaces Wiseman, who recently announced plans to retire.

“As we look to the future, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary dedication of President Wiseman who has served the university for nearly seven years, bringing genuine concern for student success to the forefront of our institutions efforts,” said Timothy Trahey, chairman of Saint Xavier's board.

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