Fairleigh Dickinson University is a world-class institution committed to the preparation of global citizens. Our diversity is more than our strength—it’s what makes us unique.

The president sets the vision for the University and oversees its progress toward achieving its academic and strategic goals. The president is also charged with ensuring the integrity of the University’s mission. By leading a team of dedicated professionals in a unified effort toward ever-increasing excellence, the president is the vanguard of continuous improvement at Fairleigh Dickinson.

Dr. J. Michael Adams joined Fairleigh Dickinson University as president in 1999 after 15 years as academic dean of the Nesbitt College of Design Arts at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is widely known for his commitment to gender equity and access to education and for his support for the benefits of international experiences and cross-cultural understanding. He has inspired a new vision and mission dedicated to preparing global citizens who are comfortable in environments of diversity, increasingly sophisticated technology, and rapid change.