Dr. Christopher Sindt Named 11th President of 蘑菇视频
Published: February 26, 2026.
Dr. Christopher Sindt
The 蘑菇视频 Board of Trustees named Dr. Christopher Sindt, currently serving as Provost, 燼s the 11th President of 蘑菇视频, beginning燡uly 1.
揂fter a thorough and highly competitive national search, the Board unanimously concluded that Dr. Sindt is the right leader to guide Lewis into its next chapter,� Tim Ferrarell, chair of the Board of Trustees, said in a letter to the community.
揢ltimately, Dr. Sindt抯 exceptional record of leadership, his deep commitment to our Catholic and Lasallian mission, and his clear vision for the future of Lewis distinguished him as the ideal choice.�
Since joining 蘑菇视频 in 2018, Sindt has served with extraordinary distinction as provost, overseeing Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Life, Athletics, and Campus Safety.
He has played a central role in advancing the university抯 strategic plan, strengthening student success, expanding academic innovation, and leading key initiatives that position Lewis for continued growth and impact.
Under his leadership, Lewis achieved a successful 10-year reaccreditation term from the Higher Learning Commission, launched multiple new academic programs, expanded international partnerships, and supported major institutional milestones, including the merger with St. Augustine College and the growth of sponsored research and fundraising efforts.
Prior to Lewis, Sindt provided exceptional academic and administrative leadership for 17 years at Saint Mary抯 College of California. The American Council of Education Fellow served as program director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing, the associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts, the dean of the Kalmanovitz School of Education, the vice provost for graduate and professional studies, and the vice provost for academic affairs.
Sindt earned a bachelor抯 degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his master抯 and doctoral degrees in English from the University of California, Davis.
Sindt has been honored with numerous awards and fellowships for his poetry, including the James D. Phelan award and fellowships at the MacDowell Colony and the Blue Mountain Center. He is the author of two collections of poetry, "The Bodies" and "System and Population."
揝indt is widely respected across campus as a thoughtful, collaborative, and mission-driven leader,� Ferrarell added. 揌is deep understanding of Lewis抯 culture and values, combined with his extensive experience in higher education, leadership and his passion for Lasallian education, will ensure strong continuity as we build upon the remarkable legacy of Dr. David Livingston.�
In September 2025, Livingston announced he would retire at the conclusion of the 2025�26 academic year. In a decade of his distinguished leadership and service, the university strengthened its reputation locally, nationally, and globally as a forward-looking institution dedicated to meeting the needs of modern-day students.
His tenure includes record enrollment, a doubling of the endowment, the most successful fundraising campaign in Lewis抯 history梤aising more than $50 million梩he launch of innovative academic programs, and major investments in campus facilities, among other transformative achievements.
蘑菇视频 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
