Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D.
Regis University's 29th President
Meet Shawna Cooper Whitehead, Ed.D.
Dr. Cooper Whitehead brings an unstoppable energy, positivity, and deep commitment to Jesuit education to the role of President. She galvanized members of the search committee with her vision and, in the space of a few hours, had everyone ready to run through a wall with her. She is the inspirational leader Regis needs now.
–Madhu Rao, Ph.D.
Academic Dean, Anderson College of Business and Computing
The Jesuit community looks forward to welcoming Dr. Shawna Cooper Whitehead as the 29th president of Regis University. We receive her as a fellow pilgrim in the Ignatian way, entrusted with the care of this University and its people. May her tenure be marked by distinction and may the work she leads here become a source of transformation—for her, for Regis, and for the world we serve.
–Thomas Curran, S.J.
Board of Trustees Member and Jesuit House Superior
Dr. Cooper Whitehead's much-anticipated arrival at Regis comes at a time of great challenge for higher education, and we couldn't be more hopeful here at Regis. She brings bold vision, contagious energy, and a strong commitment to Jesuit education. As Regis nears its 150th birthday, we look forward to working with Dr. Cooper Whitehead to help Regis realize its full potential as a leading Jesuit Catholic university.
–Nicki Gonzales, Ph.D.
Vice-Provost
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Dr. Cooper Whitehead’s first day as Regis University President will be July 1.
A: Inauguration will take place this fall. Keep an eye on your email for details.
A: Yes! Dr. Cooper Whitehead will host events on Tuesday, March 10 for Regis faculty, staff, and students. Check your Regis email for details. She will also begin a listening tour after her arrival, so stay tuned for details later this summer and fall.
Thank You, Fr. Hendrickson
The Board of Trustees and the Regis community would like to express our gratitude to our Interim President, Rev. D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., D.Phil. We are deeply thankful for your steady leadership and thoughtful guidance during this important period. Your work has made a lasting impact, and we appreciate all that you have given in service to our mission.
About Regis University
Established in 1877, Regis University is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Located in beautiful Denver, Colorado, Regis is guided by its mission statement to educate people of all ages and faiths to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society:
As a Jesuit Catholic university, Regis seeks to build a more just and humane world through transformative education at the frontiers of faith, reason and culture.