Shannon W. Dycus
Shannon W. Dycus | |
|---|---|
| President of Eastern Mennonite University | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Butler University Christian Theological Seminary United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities |
Shannon W. Dycus is a U.S. reverend and academic administrator serving as president of Eastern Mennonite University since 2025.
Life
Dycus earned a B.S. in middle and secondary education from Butler University. She completed a M.Div. at Christian Theological Seminary and a D.Min. in public theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.[1]
Dycus was an academic advisor and adjunct faculty member at Franklin College and was a co-pastor at First Mennonite Church of Indianapolis.[1] She joined Eastern Mennonite University where she served as dean of students from 2019 to 2023 and as vice president of student affairs and dean of students from 2023 to 2024. In 2024, Dycus was promoted to vice president for student affairs, equity and belonging.[2] In July 2025, she became its interim president and was formally named to the role on July 1, 2026. She is the first Black woman to serve in the role.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Shannon W. Dycus Named the First Black Woman President of Eastern Mennonite University". The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. 2026-06-29. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "Faculty/Staff Directory". emu.edu. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- Living people
- Butler University alumni
- Eastern Mennonite University faculty
- 21st-century African-American women
- 21st-century African-American academics
- African-American women academic administrators
- Heads of universities and colleges in the United States
- Women heads of universities and colleges
- Women deans (academic)
- American Mennonites
- Women Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) clergy
- 21st-century African-American clergy