Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., 14th President of St. Mary’s University
Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., became the 14th president of St. Mary’s University on June 1, 2024.
Erevelles transitioned to the role of President of the University after serving 12 years as Dean of the St. Mary’s School of Science, Engineering and Technology and Professor of Engineering. During his tenure as dean, he significantly enhanced the school’s STEM capabilities, raised over $45 million and initiated a project that would become the Blank Sheppard Innovation Center. In Fall 2024, the St. Mary’s community celebrated the opening of the three-story, cutting-edge Blank Sheppard Innovation Center as well as the start of a new Nursing Program.
Erevelles has extensive experience from previous leadership roles and contributions to engineering accreditation and education, positioning him well to lead St. Mary’s University through its next chapter.
President’s Ambassadors
For more than 40 years, the President’s Ambassadors have been an integral part of the University’s heritage, where students of all academic and cultural backgrounds have graciously volunteered their time and personable attributes toward serving and promoting St. Mary’s University, leaving with valuable knowledge and experience to last a life time.