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Independence Today
By the People, for the People
Independence Native Named First Woman President of John Carroll University
Carolyn Noll Sorg to lead the Jesuit university in University Heights, Ohio.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:35pm
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The appointment of Carolyn Noll Sorg as the first female president of John Carroll University marks a historic moment for the institution and the broader higher education landscape.Independence TodayCarolyn Noll Sorg, an Independence, Ohio native, has been named the next president of John Carroll University, becoming the first woman to hold the position at the Jesuit university located in University Heights.
Why it matters
Sorg's appointment as the first female president of John Carroll University marks a historic milestone for the institution, which has been led exclusively by men since its founding in 1886. Her selection underscores the growing diversity and representation in higher education leadership roles.
The details
Sorg, who grew up in the nearby city of Independence, will take over as president of John Carroll University, a private Jesuit university located in University Heights, Ohio. She will be the first woman to lead the institution in its 140-year history.
- Sorg will officially begin her tenure as president on July 1, 2026.
The players
Carolyn Noll Sorg
An Independence, Ohio native who has been named the next president of John Carroll University, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
John Carroll University
A private Jesuit university located in University Heights, Ohio that was founded in 1886.
The takeaway
Sorg's appointment as the first female president of John Carroll University represents an important milestone for the institution and the broader higher education landscape, as more women assume leadership roles at prestigious universities.
