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Lori S. White
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| 21st President of the DePauw University | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2020 |
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| Preceded by | D. Mark McCoy |
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| Relatives | Joseph White (father) Lisa White (sister) |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA) Stanford University (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | DePauw University Washington University in St. Louis Southern Methodist University Stanford University University of Southern California San Diego State University |
| Thesis | Hanging Black: Social and psychological factors influencing Black student participation in Black campus organizations at a historically White university (1995) |
| Doctoral advisor | Patricia J. Gumport |
Lori White is an American expert and leader in education. She has been the president of DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, since 2020. Before this, she worked at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. White is the first woman and the first person of color to be president of DePauw University.
Early Life and School
Lori White studied at two well-known universities. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Later, she received her doctorate degree from Stanford University. Her doctorate was in education administration and policy analysis. This means she studied how schools and universities are managed.
Career in Education
Dr. White has worked in many important roles at different universities. She held leadership and teaching jobs at places like Southern Methodist University and Stanford University. She also worked at the University of Southern California and San Diego State University.
In 2015, she became a vice chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis. There, she helped manage student affairs. This role involves looking after the needs and experiences of students.
In July 2020, Dr. White became the president of DePauw University. This was a very important moment for the university. She is the first woman to lead DePauw University. She is also the first person of color to hold this top position.
Family Life
Lori White comes from a family of accomplished people. Her father was Joseph White, a well-known psychologist. Her sister is Lisa White, who is a paleontologist. Paleontologists study fossils and ancient life.
