Rockwell Hall of Science at Grove City College. (Grove City College)

By Riley Dunn, Pittsburgh Business Times

This past March following a nationwide search, Grove City College announced that Bradley Lingo would soon serve as its tenth president. And now, according to a release from the college, he has assumed the role.

Lingo, a 2000 graduate of Grove City College, seeks to provide students with the same Christian, conservative and affordable education that shaped his experience, the college said.

“Fidelity to our mission is not just our sacred responsibility – it’s also the magnet that will draw outstanding students and scholars to Grove City,” Lingo said in a statement. “We want to be a place where students are known, loved, and discipled. I hope to see Grove City establish itself as the premier Christian college in this nation. And I expect that to happen. But if we disciple students, inspire them to pursue excellence, and launch them to serve and lead across this country, that’s success.” 

During his four years at Grove City, Lingo said that he was able to learn about the values of Western civilization. He said that he was also able to connect with mentors and friends who left a profound impact on him and encouraged him in his faith. 

He now serves at Grove City College after moving on from a position at Regent University, where he was the dean of Regent Law. During his tenure, the school saw records set for enrollment, incoming GPA and LSAT scores, as well as U.S. News rankings and employment destinations. 

While at Regent, Lingo said he developed a “discipleship-based” approach to higher education, which he plans to continue to employ while in his new role. 

In addition to his leadership success at Regent, Lingo also holds a degree from Harvard Law. 

“Brad brings a vibrant commitment to Christian orthodoxy, tight alignment with the College’s conservative vision and character, extraordinary professional experience and sophistication, and a keen understanding of higher education and the challenges and opportunities facing Grove City College” Edward D. Breen, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, said in a release. 

He is the fifth alumnus to serve as president of Grove City, and the third one in a row, following the tenures of Paul J. McNulty, whose retirement was set to take effect following the conclusion of the spring semester, and Richard G. Jewell. 

“We serve a God who leaves the 99 to rescue the one and who knows the number of hairs on our heads. When the faculty, staff, and administrators commit themselves to knowing and caring for students the way God knows and loves each of us, strong outcomes follow,” Lingo said.

Riley Dunn is a student at the University of Iowa and one of 10 Pittsburgh Media Partnership summer interns.