{"id":7720,"date":"2026-06-23T08:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/jessup-university-names-meghan-barnard-as-the-colleges-first-female-president\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T08:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T08:31:33","slug":"jessup-university-names-meghan-barnard-as-the-colleges-first-female-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/jessup-university-names-meghan-barnard-as-the-colleges-first-female-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessup University names Meghan Barnard as the college\u2019s first female president"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Jessup University has named Meghan Barnard its seventh president, making her the first woman to lead the private university in its history.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/airport-renovation-kings-draft-pick-top-sacramento-stories-for-june-22\/\">Airport renovation, Kings\u2019 draft pick. Top Sacramento stories for June 22<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Rocklin-based university announced Monday that Barnard will assume the role July 1 following a national search that began in March.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Barnard succeeds interim President Parnell M. Lovelace Jr. and comes to Jessup after serving as provost and senior vice president at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Rachael Gelsinger, chair of the university\u2019s presidential search committee and a member of the board of trustees, said she is confident Barnard\u2019s leadership will bring stability and vision to the university.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDr. Barnard is a thoughtful and accomplished leader whose experience and character position her well for this moment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Jessup Board of Trustees Chair Bonnie Gore said Barnard\u2019s experience developing new approaches in higher education made her a strong fit for the university as it prepares for future growth.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>\u00bb\u00a0Roseville news in your inbox: <\/strong>Get our free Roseville email newsletter <span>here<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Barnard brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/sf-giants-could-be-locked-out-of-all-star-voting-phase-2-who-could-make-it\/\">SF Giants could be locked out of All-Star voting Phase 2. Who could make it?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>At Southeastern University, she oversaw academic initiatives including the introduction of new degree programs, the expansion of experiential learning opportunities and the revision of academic pathways designed to improve student outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting time at Jessup University,\u201d Barnard said in a statement. \u201cThe future of Jessup University is written in the lives and achievements of our students. It is an honor to ensure every student has the opportunity, resources and encouragement to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Barnard earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from Rollins College, an MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a doctorate in texts and technology from the University of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>According to the university, she has served on numerous academic committees, received research grants and scholarships and presented at conferences focused on higher education and academic leadership.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Lovelace praised Barnard\u2019s selection, saying she brings \u201cvision, opportunity, and insight\u201d to the university community.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/california-primary-turnout-topped-40-but-inland-counties-still-fell-behind-2\/\">California primary turnout topped 40%, but inland counties still fell behind<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jessup University appointed Meghan Barnard as its seventh and first female president, effective July 1, 2026, bringing two decades of higher education leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7719,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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