Dr. Lance Richey
Education
BA, Furman University; Ph.D (Theology), Marquette University; Ph.D. (Philosophy), Marquette University; Certificate of Pre-Theological Studies, Conception Seminary College
Bio
Dr. Lance Richey serves as President of the University of Saint Francis. The founding Congregation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, working closely with the Saint Francis Board of Trustees, appointed him as Interim President in 2023 and then appointed him President in March 2024.
Dr. Richey holds the rank of Professor of Theology and has served Saint Francis in several capacities during 15 years of service to the University, including Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that, Dr. Richey served more than four years as Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also previously served as Director of the John Duns Scotus Honors Program.
