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Introducing The Daily Record’s 2025 Higher Education Power List
Those who make up our 2025 Higher Education Power List are helping guide their institutions in the ever-changing field of education.
Jay A. Perman, M.D
Jay A. Perman, M.D., became the fifth chancellor of the University System of Maryland in January 2020, overseeing 12 universities and three regional higher education centers serving more than 170,000 students.
Valerie Sheares Ashby
Valerie Sheares Ashby became the sixth president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on August 1, 2022, serving as the first woman in this role. She holds a faculty appointment in UMBC’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Elliot Hirshman
Elliot Hirshman has served as president of Stevenson University since July 3, 2017.
Dr. Marylou Yam
Dr. Marylou Yam became the 14th president of Notre Dame of Maryland University on July 1, 2014.
Toni St. John
Toni St. John directs the organization’s mission to attract, engage, and retain students in Baltimore, working closely with Collegetown campuses and community partners.
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson became the 16th president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Sept. 1, 2018, following a national search.
Terrence M. Sawyer
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., became the 25th president of Loyola University Maryland on Jan. 1, 2022.
Dr. Aminta H. Breaux
Dr. Aminta H. Breaux has served as the 10th president of Bowie State University since July 2017, bringing more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience.
Ronald J. Daniels
Over his 15 years as president of Johns Hopkins University, Ronald J. Daniels has focused on expanding student access and support, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration in research and education, enhancing the Hopkins experience for undergraduate and graduate students, deepening the university’s partnerships with Baltimore neighbors and supporting economic and social innovation.
Mark R. Ginsberg
Mark R. Ginsberg is the 15th president of Towson University, a position he has held since October 2023. Ginsberg brings more than 40 years of experience as a psychologist, educator, researcher and senior executive.
Dinorah Olmos
Dinorah Olmos is the founding president and CEO of the Latino Education Advancement Fund and recipient of the 2019 Open Society Institute Community Fellowship in Baltimore.
