Michael Engh
Michael Eric Engh (born December 14, 1949) is an American Jesuit, academic and historian. He has served as the President of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, since January 5, 2009.
Biography
Engh is a third generation Californian. He is a historian specializing in the history of California and the American West.
Engh has previously worked as a professor of history at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He also served as the dean of Loyola Marymount's Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts before becoming president of Santa Clara University.
President of Santa Clara University
Father Engh was appointed president of Santa Clara University in 2008, succeeded Father Paul Locatelli, who had served as president from 1988 until 2008.
Engh officially became the 28th President of Santa Clara University on January 5, 2009. His official inauguration was held on April 24, 2009, at Santa Clara's Leavey Event Center. The ceremony was attended by approximately 1,500 guests, including the leaders or representatives of more than 100 universities and colleges. He was re-elected to a six year term in November 2013.