US EditionSimpson College names Susan Stuebner as next president
Susan D. Stuebner, praised for leadership and transparency, was unanimously appointed to provide stable leadership after the sudden death of Jay Byers, Simpson Board said.
- Yesterday, the Simpson College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Susan D. Stuebner as Simpson College's 26th president during a midday announcement in Indianola, Iowa on Nov 25, 2025.
- The search began after previous President Jay Byers unexpectedly died on April 17, and Dr. Susan D. Stuebner has served as interim president since late July at Simpson College .
- Stuebner brings degrees from Harvard University and Dartmouth College and recently led Colby-Sawyer College while holding roles at Allegheny College, Lycoming College, and coaching women's basketball at Albright College.
- Faculty, staff and student leaders praised President Stuebner’s leadership, and the Board of Trustees said it is eager to partner with her to design a promising future.
- Stuebner said she resonates with campus values and will pursue new avenues of innovative excellence, while Terry Handley, former acting president and Board Chair, briefly served before her interim role.
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Simpson College names 26th president
INDIANOLA, Iowa -- Simpson College named its 26th president on Tuesday. The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Susan D. Stuebner to serve as the college's next president. Stuebner was initially named the interim president in July. Simpson Board Chair Terry Handley said in a statement that Stuebner's appointment was an easy decision. "Faculty, staff [...]
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KJANTrustees name Stuebner 26th president of Simpson College
The interim president of Simpson College in Indianola is now its 26th president. Susan Stuebner was named interim leader of Simpson this summer following the sudden death of Simpson President Jay Byers. The chair of Simpson’s Board of Trustees says faculty, staff and student leaders have been enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive about Stuebner’s leadership. She […]
Simpson College names Susan Stuebner as president after her service in interim role
Simpson College's board of trustees has unanimously selected Susan Stuebner to lead the university as president. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Susan Stuebner has been named the 26th president of Simpson College after serving as its interim leader during the fall semester. The private university, located in Indianola, announced in a news release Tuesday its board of trustees unanimously selected Stuebner to officially take on t…
Simpson College names Susan Stuebner as president after her service in interim role
Susan Stuebner has been named the 26th president of Simpson College after serving as its interim leader during the fall semester. The private university, located in Indianola, announced in a news release Tuesday its board of trustees unanimously selected Stuebner…
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