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Nathan Dehne, Vice President of Student Life
Carroll University is excited to welcome Nathan Dehne as the new vice president of Student Life beginning Aug. 11, 2023. With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, Dehne’s results-driven, student-centered approach has made him a respected leader in the field.
Dehne has thrived as a vice president at multiple colleges and universities within student development, enrollment services and admission throughout his career. His diverse experience, knowledge and collaborative expertise have fueled Dehne’s consistent success in building bridges between students, departments and all areas of higher education.
“Nate has a real passion for raising others up and helping students and colleagues thrive in all aspects of university life,” said President Cindy Gnadinger. “With all of his incredible accomplishments and love for Carroll, I’m excited to see how Nate will take our Student Life program to new levels and drive the university forward.”
Dehne will oversee many areas, including Student Activities, Athletics, the Student Health Center, Student Conduct and Violence Prevention, Residence Life and Housing, Walter Young Center Counseling Services and more. As vice president of Student Life, Dehne’s goal will be to create a well-rounded, holistic educational experience for all students.
As a proud alumnus and former associate director of admissions at Carroll, Dehne holds the campus and community with great reverence, strengthening his desire to create an extraordinary environment.
"Carroll gave me the gift of a wonderful education and student experience, my career, and my family. I now have the opportunity to give back and be a steward of Carroll's tremendous legacy,” Dehne said. “I look forward to bringing the campus a high level of energy, passion, and professional experience in everything I do. It feels great to be a Pioneer again, and I thank President Gnadinger, the search committee, and the leadership team for the pathway home."
Dehne’s hiring is another clear example of Carroll University’s dedicated commitment to innovation, progress and a pioneering spirit. Carroll was recently named a College of Distinction for the third consecutive year and the university has added multiple cutting-edge programs, including a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science and Drone Technologies and the same in Video Game Design.
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Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin’s first four-year institution of higher learning. Situated in Waukesha, the independent, co-educational comprehensive university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. It offers more than 95 areas of study, multiple graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. For more information, visit
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