Gregor ThuswaldnerWhitworth University
A native of Salzburg, Austria, Dr. Thuswaldner is a multilingual humanities scholar who holds a Ph.D. in German Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from North Park University in Chicago, and a Mag. phil. from the University of Vienna, Austria. His work reflects a deep commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition and global engagement. Dr. Thuswaldner’s publications include scholarly work in theology and literature, and he has served as an editor for major academic projects, including The Routledge Handbook of Christianity and Culture (2024). In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Thuswaldner is a recognized thought leader in higher education. He is the editor of The Chief Academic Officer’s Handbook (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025) and the host of the national podcast series EdUp Provost, produced in partnership with the Association of Chief Academic Officers. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. Dr. Thuswaldner brings with him more than two decades of experience as a teacher, scholar, and senior academic leader in both the United States and Europe. Most recently, he served as Provost and Executive Vice President at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA, where he led significant academic initiatives focusing on student-centered learning, interdisciplinary innovation, and institutional sustainability. During his tenure at Whitworth, he implemented strategic realignment efforts, strengthened academic programs, and championed faculty development—all while maintaining the academic excellence central to the institution’s mission. |
