Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D.

President, Regis University

A visionary, values-centered leader with over two decades of executive experience in higher education, Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D., brings a deep commitment to the mission and values of Jesuit Catholic institutions. She currently serves as the vice president for student affairs at Boston College, where she works to deliver the best campus and classroom experience for more than 15,000 students.

Dr. Cooper Whitehead’s distinguished career includes serving as vice president of student services at Seton Hall University and assistant provost at Loyola University Chicago. Her leadership experience spans diverse institutional types, including key roles at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She holds a Doctor of Education from Boston University, a Master of Education from National Louis University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois. Dr. Cooper Whitehead is prepared to lead Regis University with humility, enthusiasm, and a dedication to caring for the whole person.

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Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D.
President

The Vision for Regis

Regis is forging a renewed culture of academic excellence that champions liberal arts scholarship, incisive critical thinking, and innovative creative expression.


Governance Focus Groups

The President's Office oversees advisory governance groups that review ideas, opportunities, issues and concerns with a goal of finding effective and sustainable solutions.


Institutional Data Services

Institutional Data Services delivers accurate, unbiased reporting and analysis while cultivating a data-informed culture at Regis University.


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Office of the President

Mailing Address:
Office of the President
3333 Regis Boulevard B-4
Denver, Colorado 80221


General Inquiries:
president@regis.edu
303.458.4190