Lynn M. Morton is the eighth person and the first woman to hold the title of president at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina. She takes on her new role in July after more than 25 years at Queens University of Charlotte, which is where she currently holds the title of provost and vice president for academic affairs.

The Inauguration of Lynn M. Morton, Ph.D.

Eighth President of Warren Wilson College, May 12, 2018

Read President Morton’s Commencement Address

Arthur M. Bannerman 1942 – 1971
Reuben A. Holden 1971 – 1986
John J. Carey 1986 – 1988
Alfred O. Canon 1988 – 1991
Douglas M. Orr Jr. 1991 – 2006
William S. Pfeiffer 2006 – 2012
Steven L. Solnick 2012 – 2017
Lynn M. Morton 2017 –

Learn more about the College’s history.

Meet President Morton 

Learn more about President Morton’s appointment, read news stories about her first months on campus, and watch video of her Announcement Day speech.

Lynn Morton, Ph.D., addresses the crowd gathered at her announcement ceremony.