Beth Paul

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT BETH PAUL

Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” L. Paul is the 10th president of Nazareth University in Rochester, New York. She served previously as the 16th president of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and the senior academic officer at Stetson University and The College of New Jersey.Dr. Paul joined Nazareth University in 2020, a time of great tumult and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial unrest following the tragic death of George Floyd. She immediately set to work, harnessing these challenges as an opportunity for growth and improvement. Dr. Paul spearheaded a strategic planning process designed to bolster Nazareth\'s historical commitments to social progress and justice, with a vision to make it a premier institution for those wishing to effect equitable change through education. To support the strategic transformation of Nazareth University, Dr. Paul has worked diligently to assemble and develop a strong, diverse, and dedicated senior leadership team. Dr. Paul\'s leadership extends well beyond Nazareth University’s campus. She serves on a number of local boards such as the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Causewave. Additionally, she makes a broader impact through her involvement with numerous regional and national boards, including the National Association for Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), the Council on Undergraduate Research Governance Design Task Force, the Bonner Foundation, chairing the Empire 8 President’s Council, and more.These involvements underline her dedication to strengthening and supporting diverse communities, a testimony to her broader vision for a more equitable society. Her significant contributions to local, regional, and national causes speak to her passion, dedication, and ability to affect meaningful change.Dr. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in statistics, and a doctorate in personality psychology, both from Boston University. She did a predoctoral training fellowship with the National Institute of Mental Health, and earned a certificate in higher education administration from Harvard Institute for Educational Management.