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
Office of the President
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.
Office of the President Staff
Contact: president@regis.edu
Mary McManus, Interim Assistant to the President
Sheryl Tirol, Interim Chief of Staff
University Communications
Contact: communications@regis.edu
Arthur Knapp, Senior Director of University Communications
Alexis Fatigati, Assistant Director of Communications, University Advancement
Hadley Jenkins, Communication Specialist
Presidents of Regis University
Learn more about the history of leadership at Regis University, from 1877 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to today.
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.