Denver’s Regis University names woman as president – a first for the Jesuit school

In a constantly connected, on-the-go world, the new president of Jesuit-run Regis University in Denver is seeking to foster deeper connection and community – both on campus and throughout the city. Shawna Cooper Whitehead is also making history as the first woman president of Regis in its nearly 150-year history. Whitehead, currently serving as vice president of student affairs at Jesuit-run Boston College, will become its 29th president on July 1. “The Jesuit values mean something to me,” she said, “about caring for the whole person, but sometimes that means caring at home, and the reason for even pursuing this opportunity is that it allows me to care for more people.”