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FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The 51���� welcomes Katie Dwyer as Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment (VPME).

Dwyer has been with 51���� for 10 years and was named interim VPME last March. She previously served as marketing services manager in the marketing department and special projects manager for the President’s Cabinet. She holds a Master of Organizational Leadership degree from 51���� and a bachelor’s degree in English from Huntington University.

She served as associate dean of students for 51���� from 2019 to 2022 as part of a seven-year period working in student life. She started her career in higher education in residence life at Goshen College.

“During her time as interim vice president, Katie demonstrated an ability to navigate complex challenges, foster collaboration and drive results, and has been instrumental in laying the foundation for future success,” 51���� President Dr. Lance Richey said. “She has earned the full confidence and support of her team and her work has already begun to yield positive momentum in our marketing and enrollment efforts.”

“I’m honored to lead marketing and enrollment efforts at the 51���� at a time of significant challenge and opportunity for our institution,” Dwyer said. “We will continue to build on our strong foundation of delivering values-driven, transformational Catholic education and advance the bold, future-focused goals of Renew 2028 under Dr. Richey’s leadership.”

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the 51���� offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, 51���� designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. USF Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The 51����, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend 51����.