Dr. Daniel F. Mahony became Winthrop University's 11th president on July 1, 2015. Prior to coming to Winthrop, he served for seven years as dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services and a professor of sport management at Kent State University in Ohio. This large college included 57 degree programs and approximately 5,400 students. During his time as dean, Dr. Mahony was instrumental in the development of the college's strategic plan and reorganization. Under his leadership, the college's total student enrollment and retention rates increased significantly; new faculty positions were allocated to growing programs; classroom technology upgrades were implemented; funding and support for research was increased; and emphasis on diversity and international initiatives was expanded.