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.
What We Do
Strategic Planning
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.