José Padilla (academic administrator)

José Padilla
19th President of Valparaiso University
In office
February 28, 2021 – December 31, 2025
Preceded byColette Irwin-Knott
Succeeded byRev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D.
Personal details
Born
PartyDemocratic
SpouseHilda (m. 1986)
ChildrenJacob • Camille
Alma materUniversity of Toledo
University of Michigan School of Law

José D. Padilla is the 19th President of Valparaiso University. Padilla was most recently vice president, university counsel, and secretary of the University of Colorado system, and previously held similar roles for 15 years at DePaul University.