Grove City College president to retire in 2025
Grove City College president Paul McNulty is retiring in May 2025, following the upcoming academic year.
The announcement was made in a news release on the college’s website.
McNulty, a graduate of the class of 1980, was named president in 2014. During his tenure, the college has seen an uptick in enrollments and endowments.
According to the release, McNulty became the college’s ninth president after a 30-year legal career in Washington, D.C., where he served as U.S. Deputy Attorney General, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, senior attorney in the U.S. Congress, and in private practice.
Trustees chairman Edward D. Breen said in the release the college has seen applications reach a 20-year high; doubled its endowment and set fundraising records; expanded academic offerings and prioritized the renovation of key campus buildings and improvement of services, among other accomplishments.
“On behalf of the Grove City College Board of Trustees, I want to express our enormous appreciation to Paul and Brenda McNulty as Paul begins his final year of service as president of their alma mater,” Breen said. “Paul’s leadership has made the past decade a historic era of success for Grove City College. His innovative, energetic, and winsome style has truly been transformative.”
Seven new master’s degree programs have been added during McNulty’s tenure, including the Charles Jr. and Betty Johnson School of Nursing, the School of Business, the Center for Rural Ministry, and the new Center for Faith and Public Life.
In May 2023, the college announced its largest capital campaign in its history, with the goal of raising $185 million for campus improvements and student financial aid.
The campaign, titled Impact 150: The Anniversary Campaign for Grove City College, aims to complete projects such as the renovation of campus facilities, including Rockwell Hall and residence halls, a new field house and training facility, and nearly $50 million for student financial aid.
The effort coincides with the college’s 150th anniversary in 2026.
McNulty said leaving the college will be bittersweet.
“This is an excellent time to begin a transition to the 10th president,” he said. “The Lord has richly blessed us with increased enrollment, historic financial strength, many exciting new programs, projects and opportunities, and an exceptionally strong Christ-centered community. Most importantly, we have strengthened our resolve to advance Christian education while remaining committed to the enduring and conservative principles undergirding Western Civilization. Enhancing our Christian foundation has been the number one priority.”
