Maryville University has announced the appointment of Scott Chadwick as its official dean of the John E. Simon School of Business, effective January 1, 2025. Chadwick had been serving as the school’s interim dean since January 2023. In addition to his role as dean, Chadwick also works as the university’s chief of corporate partnerships and leads the MaryvilleWORKS division.

Chadwick has two decades of leadership experience in higher education and institutional development, having served as associate vice president & director at Creighton University, vice president for academic affairs at Canisius University (formerly Canisius College), and provost and chief academic officer at Xavier University. Chadwick has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Iowa, along with an MBA in Finance and a PhD in Communication Studies, both from the University of Kansas. 

“I’m honored to be a part of the Maryville leadership team as dean to the business school,” says Chadwick. “I look forward to continuing to build on the university’s strong foundation of access and opportunity, and collaborating with its excellent faculty and staff to create and deploy the best possible programs and outcomes for our students.”

“We’re happy to continue working with Scott in this capacity,” says Dr. Lombardi, president of Maryville University. “His passion for helping others achieve their goals through education, along with his innovative work, are essential qualities for a great academic leader.”

About Maryville University 

Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students. Maryville offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Maryville is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 50,000 Maryville alumni globally, many of whom work and live in the St. Louis region.