Katia Passerini, Ph.D., has been named Gonzaga University’s next president, the school’s Board of Trustees confirmed.

Gonzaga University has announced Katia Passerini will be the new President of the university. Passerini is currently the Provost and Senior Executive Vice President at Seton Hall University. Before her current position,

Gonzaga University’s next president will be an academic with decades of experience who serves as the provost of Seton Hall University, Gonzaga announced in a news release on Wednesday. Katia Passerini will replace Thayne McCulloh in July. McCulloh announced last year that he would retire.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Gonzaga University announced Wednesday that Dr. Katia Passerini is the newest university president. Dr. Passerini will take over the position from Dr. Thayne M. McCulloh when he steps down in July of this year after serving as the president for the past 16 years.

SPOKANE, Wash. - Gonzaga University names Dr. Katia Passerini as new President effective July 15. Dr. Katia Passerini currently works at Seton Hall as the Provost and Senior Executive Vice President. She will succeed Thayne M. McCulloh, D.Phil who will step down in July prior to her arrival.