Presidential Search

Weber State University has officially launched the search for its next president. Shaped by the voices of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, the WSU Presidential Search Committee has incorporated valuable feedback into the leadership profile, which guides the committee and the Utah Board of Higher Education in reviewing applicants and selecting WSU’s new leader. The application period closed April 2. 

About Weber State University

Weber State University is known for student-focused teaching, personalized educational experiences, and its transformative impacts in Utah and beyond. WSU was founded 137 years ago with the purpose of providing “educational advantages” and a “well-rounded education” to “every aspiring young person.” Over the years, we have stayed true to our founding principles, offering our community a place to learn, to find their brilliance, and to feel welcome. We’ve done that through our dual focus as a regional university that retains a community college mission, today offering 275 certificate and degree programs. 
 

Our Students

Weber State is home to more than 33,000 students: certificate-seekers, undergraduates, graduate students, doctoral candidates, and concurrent enrollment students. Among them you’ll find local first-generation college students and students who are married, have children, or are working full time. We also welcome a number of out-of-state and international students. Across our several campuses and centers, students have access to personalized teaching and flexible programs to help reach their goals. We’re proud to continue our legacy of expanding opportunity by delivering high-quality education at a cost students can afford.

Core Themes

Three core themes lie at the heart of Weber State’s mission:

Access

As an open-enrollment university, we welcome everyone who is looking to learn, grow, discover their passion, or provide for their families.

Learning

With innovative programs, engaging experiences, and personalized opportunities, we offer an environment where students thrive.

Community

Forging strong connections in our community, we provide educational, economic, and service partnerships, and contribute to local culture through the arts and athletics.

Timeline

April 2026 — The application period closed and the search committee began reviewing candidates. 

February 2026 — Job posting is published and qualified candidates could begin submitting applications as of Feb. 2. (Candidate applications and information are confidential.)

January 2026 — The search committee hosted two public input sessions to help shape the presidential leadership profile, which guides the committee in reviewing and evaluating candidates.

November 2025 — The Utah Board of Higher Education appointed the Weber State Presidential Search Committee

Additional announcements, timeline details, and updates will be posted on this website throughout the process.