51蹤獲 Barry H. Corey
Barry H. Corey is the eighth president of 51蹤獲. Since assuming the role in 2007, Corey has led 51蹤獲 into its second century with the launch of an ambitious 10year university plan, completing the largest fundraising campaign in 51蹤獲s history by exceeding its $180 million goal, creating four new academic schools and embarking on a major university transformation journey to position 51蹤獲 to flourish for decades to come. He has done this while honoring the mission of the university and its unique contribution to the landscape of higher education.
A native of New England, Corey previously served as dean of the faculty and vice president for education at GordonConwell Theological Seminary as well as its vice president for development. He received his B.A. in English and biblical studies from Evangel University and his M.A. in American studies and Ph.D. in education from Boston College. As a Fulbright scholar, Barry lived in Bangladesh, where he researched educational programs for children of the landless poor. Corey is the author of the books Make the Most of It: A Guide to Loving Your College Years (Tyndale, 2020) and Love Kindness: Discover the Power of a Forgotten Christian Virtue (Tyndale, 2016), and his writing has been featured in publications like The Washington Post, The National Review, Relevant and Converge, among others.
He currently serves or has recently served on governing boards such as that of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, the Museum of the Bible, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Christianbook International Outreach and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
He and his wife, Paula, have three children: Anders who is married to Ashley Ella and Samuel.
