MECHANICSBURG – The Messiah University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Jon Stuckey as the University’s ninth president, effective May 1, 2026. Stuckey, who has been serving as interim president since July 1, 2025, was permanently appointed to the presidency on March 27 via a unanimous vote of Messiah’s board. Board Chairman Rod Musser said, “Dr. Stuckey demonstrated the qualities that we were looking for in Messiah’s next president, a commitment to integrating intellectual rigor and Christian faith, gracious hospitality, leadership in crisis, strong communication with stakeholders, and navigating challenging issues.” Dr. Stuckey reacted that it is “the honor of a lifetime to serve and lead at a place that has defined my vocational and personal faith journey for the past 26 years. Christ Preeminent truly describes not only our legacy and heritage, but also our future.”
DR. JON STUCKEY