Dianna Vargo

Dianna Vargo is an American academic administrator serving as the fourteenth president of Wheeling University since 2024. She previously worked for Ohio County, West Virginia schools for 32 years including as its superintendent and principal of Wheeling Park High School.

Life Vargo earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Ohio University in 1981, a Master of Arts in Science/Mathematics Education from Wheeling Jesuit College in 1987, a Master of Arts in Education Administration from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1993, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from WVU in 2009.

Vargo began her career in 1983 as a math teacher at Wheeling Park High School, where she also coached cross-country and track. At her final meeting, many praised her contributions. On February 20, 2024, Vargo replaced Ginny Favede as its interim chief operating officer.