SYLVANIA, OH, September 23, 2024:  Lourdes University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Lazowski as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Mr. Lazowski, currently the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will officially assume his role on October 15, 2024.

Lazowski is a seasoned enrollment management professional with 24 years of experience in the fields of undergraduate and graduate admissions, financial aid, and enrollment services. Prior to Duquesne, Lazowski served both Belmont Abbey (NC) and Thiel College as VP for Enrollment Management and has held senior-level enrollment positions at Marietta College, Georgia College and State University, Baldwin Wallace University, and Argosy University.

He has been credited with overseeing enrollment operations at Belmont Abbey, Duquesne and Thiel during periods of significant undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth by introducing strategic enrollment plans and successful financial aid models at each institution.

“Stephen is coming to us with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success,” says Dr. William J. Bisset, President of Lourdes University. “We are very excited to welcome his leadership to the Lourdes team.”

Lourdes University, founded in 1958 and nestled in Sylvania, Ohio, offers a values-driven education rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Committed to academic excellence, Lourdes integrates liberal arts and professional studies, ensuring a holistic education that prepares students for success. Accredited by nine national and regional organizations, our robust liberal arts curriculum and Franciscan-inspired service learning enrich lives and foster professional and personal growth. Proudly sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Lourdes University is dedicated to shaping future leaders.