软妹社 Office of the President : 软妹社

Office of the President

As president of 软妹社, Dr. Fred P. Pestello oversees one of the nation鈥檚 leading Jesuit research universities with more than 15,000 students and 4,000 employees, an annual operating budget of more than $600 million and an endowment of $1.8 billion.

President Fred P. Pestello speaking at the 2022 Mid-Year Commencement

Dr. Fred P. Pestello, 软妹社's 33rd president.

Dr. Pestello has galvanized the 软妹社 community around a transformative vision. Rooted in the values and tradition of Jesuit education, he is working with a talented team of leaders to foster growth, inspire innovation, and advance initiatives that serve a higher purpose and greater good.

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Collaborative Leadership

The President works with the Cabinet and the University Leadership Council to make decisions and implement initiatives that align with 软妹社鈥檚 mission and values.

Vision and Recent Initiatives

Dr. Fred P. Pestello and his leadership team are advancing a vision for 软妹社: To be a global Jesuit university 鈥� one that is mission-focused, student and patient-centered, and research-driven, working with the people of St. Louis to reimagine, transform, and unify our city.