Office of the President

The president leads Earlham College under the guidance of the College’s Board of Trustees. Paul is supported in his decision-making by members of College Council, a leadership team representing the various administrative and academic units of the College. The president, Board and College Council work collaboratively with our entire campus community, seeking consultation and consensus when possible.

About the President

Paul Sniegowski

Paul Sniegowski became the 21st president of Earlham College and Earlham School of Religion on August 5, 2024. Paul is an Earlham parent (his son, Ben Kienitz Sniegowski graduated in 2023) and an Indiana native. Paul most recently served as the Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor of biology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Recent statements and speeches

From time to time, Earlham College’s president and board of trustees feel compelled to issue a statement on current events. These statements affirm Earlham’s stance as an institution in relation to the world around us, and offer guidance as we make decisions about our path forward.

EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.
EARLHAM ALERT:
We continue to monitor the effects of an industrial fire 1.1 miles from campus.