Glynis Fitzgerald

Glynis A. Fitzgerald is an American academic administrator serving as the president of Alvernia University since 2023. She was previously full professor in the department of communications at Central Connecticut State University.

Life Fitzgerald completed a bachelor's degree in speech communication from the Edinboro University. She earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in organizational communication and a doctorate in organizational and interpersonal communication from University at Buffalo. She also served as the dean of the school of graduate studies and associate vice president of academic affairs. In 2019, she joined Alvernia University as its provost and senior vice president. In February 2023, she was selected as the 8th president of Alvernia. She succeeded John Loyack on July 1, 2023, becoming its first female lay president.