URSINUS COLLEGE - Key Persons


Alan Christian - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Arlene Andrews McLean

McLean's transformative estate commitment will enhance the science programs through support for laboratory renovations, student and faculty research, innovative teaching, and more.

Carol A. McIlhenny

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Catherine M. Geczik

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Christian P. Sockel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Corson Hall

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
  • Director of Office of Protocol and Special Events

Cynthia J. Martin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

David N. Rosvold

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

David S. Kovach

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Dr. Gundolf Graml

Job Titles:
  • Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Campus Life

Ellen J. Staurowsky

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

F. W. Olin Hall


Ginny Stein

Job Titles:
  • Payroll Specialist

Graham C. Mackenzie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Heather Lobban-Viravong

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Inclusion

Hoyt Jones III

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Jeevan Sekhar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Jen Post-Whisted

Job Titles:
  • Manager

Jennifer Bodek

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Support Coordinator

Jennifer L. Vanim

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to the President

Johannes Karreth

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations

John M. Fessick

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

Joseph M. DeSimone

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Julia Margo Reed

Job Titles:
  • Chemistry Student

Juliana Wall

Job Titles:
  • Credit

Karen E. Scheu

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Kelly Sorensen

Job Titles:
  • Professor of Philosophy and Religion / Associate Dean of the College

Lachelle Wilfong - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources

Lawrence Barocas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Mahadi Siddique

Job Titles:
  • Human Resource Generalist

Mallory Dubus

Job Titles:
  • Senior Event Manager

Margaret A. Williams

Job Titles:
  • Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

Mark Hinkel

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Michael A. Pizzi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Michael J. Keaton

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management

Michael L. Carter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Michael T. Piotrowicz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Michelle Yurko

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Advancement and External Relations

Molly DiProspero

Job Titles:
  • Leadership Administrative Coordinator

Nancy Imes

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Coordinator

Nancy Opalack

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Nicole Garafano

Job Titles:
  • Leadership Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Smith

Job Titles:
  • Senior Assistant to the Provost and SVP for Academic and Campus Life

Patricia Clark Bowman

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Patricia R. Cosgrave P

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Pfahler Hall

Pfahler Hall of Science, a stately 1932 building, was refurbished with an addition in 1998, and was redesigned to foster collaborative teaching and learning. Named in honor of Dr. George E. Pfahler, famed radiologist, Pfahler Hall is where Professor John Mauchly built key components of ENIAC, considered the world's first computer, and where Nobel Laureate Gerald Edelman (Ursinus Class of 1950) attended classes.

Philip Richard Flynn Corson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Rebecca Lyczak

Job Titles:
  • Professor of Biology / Assistant Dean of the College / Biology

Rep. Madeleine Dean

Rep. Madeleine Dean led a policy panel discussion at Ursinus College on the role higher education institutions can play to destigmatize substance use disorder and how that work assists ongoing initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels. Rep. Madeleine Dean joined members of the Ursinus and Collegeville communities and representatives from elected officials at the local, state, and federal level. for a panel discussion on addiction recovery. Jack Hopey

Richard F. Stipa

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Rob G. Gilfillan IV

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Robert Clothier - Chief Legal Officer, VP

Job Titles:
  • General Counsel
  • Vice President

Robyn E. Hannigan - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Office Staff Member
  • President
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Ex Officio
  • Join President
President Robyn Hannigan signed ATI's Statement of Commitment, aligning Ursinus with a nationwide consortium focused on expanding higher education access for low- and moderate-income students. Ursinus College President Robyn Hannigan is an accomplished environmental scientist, entrepreneur, and dedicated mentor. Robyn E. Hannigan, a globally recognized environmental scientist and thought leader, was appointed the 19th president of Ursinus College by the Ursinus Board of Trustees. She began her presidency on July 1, 2022. Hannigan is the recipient of numerous national awards including the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences and induction as fellow to both the Geological Society of America and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Hannigan is member of the board of directors of World Media Foundation, Inc. (Living on Earth Radio) and the Blue Institute and serves on several federal, state, and local committees and boards centered on economic development and the environment. Dr. Robyn Hannigan is the 19th president of Ursinus College. She is recognized globally as an innovative leader, and her passion for higher education and research, coupled with her dedication to college access for all, has transformed the institutions where she has served. Join President Robyn Hannigan for a series of informal discussions with the campus community. Robyn invites faculty and staff for agenda-less conversations throughout the spring semester. Registration is required. With a passion for transdisciplinary liberal education, President Hannigan champions innovative approaches to career preparation and shared governance in higher education. She believes the liberal arts are crucial to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation and is deeply committed to advancing environmental sustainability and promoting health and well-being within our communities. Reporters seeking insights on the future of higher education, leadership in academia, college access, or the intersection of liberal arts and entrepreneurial thought will find President Hannigan's perspectives both enlightening and inspiring. We invite you to engage with her as she shapes the future of Ursinus College and beyond.

Shannon Zura - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman

Sherrell L. Dandy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Simara Price

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor of Biology

Staiger Grant

Job Titles:
  • Chemistry )

Susan Hawes Stewart

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Terri Albertson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President for Finance and Administration

Terry Connell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Thomas Hall