Lewis University Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Lewis University is a Catholic higher education institution located at One University Parkway in Romeoville, Illinois. The university serves a student body of approximately 6,500 students and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and faculty. It offers market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs. The institution is sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers and is nationally recognized for preparing graduates who are intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible. In July 2026, Dr. Christopher Sindt was named the university's 11th president, with tenure effective July 1, 2026. In April 2026, Lewis University and the University of St. Francis announced a memorandum of understanding to create a streamlined, guaranteed pathway for qualified USF students to enter Lewis University's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.