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Office of the President

As president of Saint Louis University, Dr. Fred P. Pestello oversees one of the nation’s leading Jesuit research universities with more than 15,000 students and 4,000 employees, an annual operating budget of more than $600 million and an endowment of $1.8 billion. 

President Fred P. Pestello speaking at the 2022 Mid-Year Commencement

Dr. Fred P. Pestello, SLU's 33rd president. 

Dr. Pestello has galvanized the Saint Louis University community around a transformative vision. Rooted in the values and tradition of Jesuit education, he is working with a talented team of leaders to foster growth, inspire innovation, and advance initiatives that serve a higher purpose and greater good. 

Read More About SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D.

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Contact the Office of the President

1 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103 USA
314­-977-­7777
president@slu.edu

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2023 President's Report

The 2023 President's Report highlights the impressive impact of SLU's faculty, staff, students and alumni. 

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Presidential Search

Dr. Fred P. Pestello announced that he will step down as SLU’s president in June 2025.

Learn more about the search for SLU’s 34th president.

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Vision and Recent Initiatives

Dr. Fred P. Pestello and his leadership team are advancing a vision for SLU: To be a global Jesuit university — one that is mission-focused, student and patient-centered, and research-driven, working with the people of St. Louis to reimagine, transform, and unify our city.

Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D.
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Advancing Research
SLU and Partners awarded $5 Million from NSF’s Convergence Accelerator Program

A group of innovators is developing a new technology that enables anyone to find and create accessible content.

Courtney Everett, SLU Prison Education Program coordinator
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Engaging communities
As First to Launch Prison Education Program, SLU Leads Jesuit Prison Education Network

JPEN was created to foster collaboration and inspire Jesuit universities to start and sustain similar programs.
The Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship team
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Sparking Innovation
SLU’s Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Wins National Award

The program was recognized as the best emerging entrepreneurship program by the USASBE.