Dr. Mark Lombardi is the 10th President of Maryville University and has served in this role since 2007. During Dr. Lombardi’s tenure, enrollment at Maryville University has more than tripled from 3,200 students to well over 10,000, hailing from 50 states and 52 countries. In 2023, the Chronicle of Higher Education named Maryville the 3rd fastest-growing private university in the nation. Under Dr. Lombardi's leadership, Maryville University has become a premier educational institution recognized by Forbes, Fortune and US News. Apple has recognized Maryville an unprecedented three times as a distinguished university for innovation. Dr. Lombardi is called upon numerous times locally and nationally to address Maryville University’s significant advances in educational access and innovation and to speak on the future state of higher education.