The Board of Trustees of Avila University is honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Todd Pfannestiel as the 16th President of Avila University.
Dr. Pfannestiel brings more than 27 years of distinguished higher education leadership experience, having served most recently as President of Utica University. His appointment follows a comprehensive national search process. Read the full press release.
Leadership experience
- President, Utica University
- Provost & Senior Vice President, Utica University
- Acting President, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- Dean, College of Arts, Education & Sciences, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- Over 27 years of higher education leadership
Scholarly credentials
- Ph.D., History — The College of William & Mary
- B.A. Summa Cum Laude, History & Economics — University of Arkansas
- Published author, Routledge Press
- Woodrow Wilson / Mellon Fellow in the Humanities
- National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow in Economics
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Woodrow Wilson / Mellon Fellow in the Humanities, William & Mary
- National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow in Economics, Duke University
- Phi Beta Kappa Scholar of the Year, University of Arkansas
- Distinguished Faculty Award, Clarion University Alumni Association
- Faculty Member of the Year, Student Athlete Advisory Committee
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award, Honors Program, Clarion University
- Commonwealth Speaker, Pennsylvania Humanities Council
Community Service
- United Way Board of Directors, Clarion County, PA
- Clarion Community Foundation Board of Directors
- Clarion Hospital Board of Directors
- Pennsylvania Humanities Council Board of Directors
- Mohawk Valley Edge Board of Directors
- American Heart Association volunteer
Years in Higher Ed
27+
Previous Institution
Utica University
Ph.D. from
William & Mary