In Praise of Dan Lugo
Throughout his tenure in higher education, Dan Lugo has impressed accomplished leaders from many prestigious institutions.
Cass Cliatt
VP of Communications, Brown University
It’s rare to find someone so driven by his belief in the transformative impact that
higher education can make in the lives of today’s youth, and this is a defining trait
for Dan Lugo. It’s a wonderful and invaluable quality to have in a university president.
Bruce W. Flessner
Principal, Bentz Whaley Flessner
I have worked with hundreds of college and university presidents and I have no doubt
that Dan Lugo will be a great leader for Queens University. He is honest, open and
engaged. Dan understands the challenges facing small colleges and universities.
David A. Greene
President, Colby College
In Dan Lugo the Queens University community will have a leader of great intellectual
depth, unshakeable integrity, and rich experience. As strong as he is as an academic
leader—and he is truly exceptional—he is even better as a human being. He will be
a compelling and compassionate president.
Christopher Gruber
VP and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, Davidson College
Queens University has found a first-rate leader in Dan Lugo. Dan’s creative, collaborative
and inclusive style, as evidenced in his successful history of work in fundraising,
law, student recruitment and financial aid, and strategic planning, will bring Queens
enviable opportunities to make a difference in the lives of their students.
Dave Levin
Co-Founder and Superintendent, KIPP
Queens University is so incredibly fortunate to have Dan Lugo as its next president.
Dan combines a remarkable intellect with an even greater heart. His essential humanity
and faith in people’s capacity will build deep relationships with students, faculty
and alumni. Watch, under Dan’s leadership, Queens will very quickly become a go-to
university for students and faculty across the country.
Daniel R. Porterfield
President and CEO, The Aspen Institute
Dan Lugo is a hands-on leader who has both the highest ideals for educational excellence
and the practical ability to help institutions compete well and achieve their goals.
He works extremely well with students, faculty, staff, alums and board members, both
leading and listening. He is committed to working with all stakeholders of an academic
community to develop the strongest possible initiatives and value propositions.
Susan L. Washburn
Founding Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick, LLC, Chair, Franklin and Marshall College
Board of Trustees
Dan Lugo is a strategic and inclusive leader. He listens athletically—an attribute
that enables him to understand others’ dreams, challenges, interests and needs. He’ll
be a strong advocate for Queens University and all of the university’s constituencies
and will engage everyone in extending the Queens story even more widely.