Sister Peg Albert, OP, Ph.D.

As 10th President and the first Adrian Dominican Sister to serve in this position since 1969, I am humbled by the opportunity to lead Siena Heights University into the future.

Before arriving at Siena Heights in July 2006, I served as Executive Vice President of Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. I had the opportunity to help Barry grow into one of the largest Dominican institutions in the world. It is my hope and intention that Siena will grow in new and exciting ways – always reverencing our Catholic and Dominican traditions.

The Mission at Siena is to be cherished, honored, but most of all, lived out by all of us who are a part of this university community. That not only includes our present students, faculty, staff, administration and board members, but our alumni as well. 

“The mission of Siena Heights University, a Catholic University founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all.”

The Mission is our foundation. This is what distinguishes us. The Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and preaching also provide the groundwork our formational efforts.

There is much to be done. And it will get done. Siena Heights will need your support more than ever if we want to remain a viable and vital institution of higher education.

I look forward to meeting you. For those who don’t already know me, I am a hugger! So don’t be alarmed if I replace a handshake with a hug.

And if you are in the area, please take the opportunity to visit our campus. Please consider this letter a personal invitation from me to you.

Think Higher!
Sister Peg Albert, OP, Ph.D.
President