John L. Lahey, PhD, is president emeritus of Quinnipiac University, a private university located in Hamden, CT. Upon his arrival at Quinnipiac in March 1987, Dr. Lahey initiated a strategic planning process, leading to the University’s growth from 1,902 students in 1987 to more than 8,500 students in 2021. 

Dr. Lahey also serves as a director of Avangrid Inc. (NYSE), Independence Holding Company (NYSE) and The Yale New Haven Health System. He is also currently professor of logic and philosophy at Quinnipiac University. 

Dr. Lahey holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in philosophy from the University of Dayton; a PhD in philosophy from the University of Miami and a second master’s degree in higher education administration from Columbia University.