first holder of President Emeritus title upon retirement as president and returning to the business faculty.
Christopher N. Breiseth, 1984-2001, First president hired as part of a national recruitment search. Retired to accept position as founding president and CEO of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute.
Joseph "Tim" E. Gilmour, 2001-2012, Currently serves on team of Strategic Initiatives.
Patrick F. Leahy, 2012–2019, Resigned effective July 31, 2019 to accept Presidency of Monmouth University in Monmouth, New Jersey.
Alan Gregory "Greg" Cant, 2020–present, First internationally born, president having hailed from Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. On July 4, 2024 he celebrated his obtaining dual American citizenship.
=== Interim presidents ===
Robert S. Capin, '50* H'83, 1974, First university alumnus to serve in presidential capacity. Promoted to president in 1975. Wilkes first holder of President Emeritus title upon retirement as president and return to the business faculty.
Paul S. Adams, …
