The heart of Washington College beats loudest in the President’s Office.
President Michael J. Sosulski will step down on July 31, 2025 to become president of Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois. Trustee emeritus and former Board Chair Steve Golding ’72 will assume the role of provisional Chief Operating Officer while the Board of Visitors and Governors finalizes interim leadership plans and prepares for a national search for Sosulski’s successor.
Sosulski was appointed as the College’s 31st president in the summer of 2021, arriving at a pivotal moment. Like many small liberal arts colleges, Washington faced a challenging financial landscape. Under Sosulski’s leadership, the College worked to stabilize its finances and revitalize enrollment through improved recruitment and marketing strategies. Since 2021, applications have risen by 120%, and the College’s endowment has reached an all-time high of more than $330 million.
President's Office staffers work closely with the Board of Visitors and Governors to develop and execute strategies, policies, and business operations that well position Washington College in the national higher education marketplace.
Washington College typically hosts a number of events—lectures, readings, performances, symposia, and more—throughout the year.