President G. Blair Dowden

In October 2012, Dr. Dowden announced plans to retire. The University community is deeply grateful to President Dowden for his 22 years of outstanding leadership. 

• Press Release:  President Blair Dowden announces plans to retire.
• Magazine: 22 Years of Service
• Highlights of the Dowden Presidency  
• Complete vita and biographical sketch.
• 20th Anniversary Retrospective (excerpt from Huntington University Magazine)
• Presidents of Huntington University 1897 – 2012

Dr. G. Blair Dowden has served as president of Huntington University since 1991. A recognized leader in Christ-centered higher education, Dr. Dowden has served as Chairman of the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). and currently serves on the boards of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) and the American Council on Education (ACE).

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Presidential Search

Watch the live streaming of the press conference announcement of our 13th president by clicking here. The press conference will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013.

Search Profile

The Board of Trustees has engaged the services of Carter-Baldwin Executive Search to help identify Huntington University's next president.  A detailed Search Profile is available for download. It describes the skills, attributes, and qualities sought in our next president. Huntington alumni and friends are encouraged to share this resource with qualified candidates.

Prayer Initiative

As a Christ-centered campus, we earnestly seek the Lord's wisdom and guidance in selecting our next president. Each Wednesday, members of the campus community gather for prayer and fasting from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. in the RichLyn Library Conference Room. Friends of the University who cannot attend in person are encouraged to fast and pray where they are. 

Search Announcements and Updates

• April 8, 2013 - Board chair Kelly Savage gives update on search process  
• March 11, 2013 - Board chair Kelly Savage gives update on search process  
• February 22, 2013 - Board chair Kelly Savage gives update on search process
• February 11, 2013 - Board chair Kelly Savage gives update on search process
• November 30, 2012 - Board chair Kelly Savage shares Search Profile
• November 1, 2012 - Search process update from Board chair Kelly Savage
• October 19, 2012 - Board chair Kelly Savage announces search process
• October 19, 2012 - President Dowden announces plans to retire