(HELENA, MT) — Carroll College has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Glowienka as its 20th president, effective July 1, 2026. This historic decision makes her the first woman to hold a fully appointed presidential role in the college’s 116-year history.
Dr. Glowienka first joined the Carroll faculty in 2003 as an Assistant Professor of Biology and quickly emerged as a respected campus leader. She went on to serve as Chair of the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Assistant Dean of Instruction, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs before being appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College in 2021. In July 2025, she stepped into the role of Interim Co-President with Bishop Austin Vetter, guiding the college with steady leadership during a time of transition
