The Salisbury Seven These seven, key areas were created with the participation of our whole campus community and are the defining focus of Salisbury University’s vision as we enter our next century. As highlighted in President Carolyn Ringer Lepre’s State of the University Address in February 2023, the Salisbury Seven is a bold new vision…Continue Reading
The Year in Review Salisbury University experienced a 4.0% enrollment decline in FY23. Since FY20, enrollment has declined 17.8%. Fall 2023 enrollment has declined about 1% from Fall 2022, and revenue was budgeted at an enrollment decline of 3% for FY24. The revenue decline associated with lower enrollment and historically lower densities in housing/dining is…Continue Reading Financial Report
Inauguration of President Carolyn Lepre In May, the SU community gathered and celebrated the official installation of its new leader. Only the 10th time in the University’s nearly 100-year history, we welcomed a new president. Guests filled The Square in the heart of campus, and visitors from colleges and universities across Maryland and the nation…Continue Reading STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY
Peter and Judy Jackson Music Program During a pre-concert reception at the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra holiday concert, SU President Carolyn Ringer Lepre announced that long-time SU supporters Dr. Peter and Judy Jackson had pledged their most generous gift yet to SU: an addition of $800,000 to their previous promise of $500,000 for music programs at…Continue Reading RAISING RESOURCES
A World of Opportunities: Expanding Study Abroad and Study Away Opportunities SU set the impactful goal of becoming the Maryland public university with the greatest percentage of students with study abroad and study away experiences. In an effort to turn SU’s goal into action, President Lepre traveled to Austria and South Korea to grow partnerships…Continue Reading HIGH-IMPACT PRACTICES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
The “Just Right” Size In our pursuit of excellence, our institution committed to the goal of the enrollment of 8,500 students within the next five years. This strategic objective positions SU as an institution endowed with the resources and infrastructure required to furnish world-class facilities and learning opportunities, all while upholding our reputation for a…Continue Reading DISTINCTION AND GROWTH
New But Familiar Faces in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion SU is made ever stronger by the cultivation of an inclusive environment. As the University has grown, so too has the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). During 2022-23, SU hired two new, vital staff members to ODI: Director of Multicultural Affairs Vanice Antrum…Continue Reading CREATING A CULTURE OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION
A Ground-Breaking Campus SU has committed to building facilities that will attract students and support the highest quality educational experiences. In the near future, the University will break ground on several new, exciting projects across campus. The long-anticipated renovation of Blackwell Hall will soon be underway. The student-focused renovation will see Blackwell transformed into a…Continue Reading ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND WORLD-CLASS FACULTY & FACILITIES
In 2023, the University made a reaffirming commitment to the people of SU, focusing on acknowledging our people and creating a sense of belonging. Following the conclusion of another successful academic year, the University took time to celebrate the incredible people of this campus. Organized by SU’s Staff Senate and sponsored by the many units…Continue Reading OUR PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING