President

Dr. Melanie Humphreys is currently serving her thirteenth year as President of The King’s University. Her leadership is grounded in a clear sense of calling. She believes that all of life—including education—belongs to God, and that universities like King’s are called to participate in God’s redemptive work by preparing students to lead, serve, and bring renewal to every part of society. This vision has shaped a university where Christian faith and academic excellence meet, and where students of all backgrounds are invited to explore how their deepest commitments shape the way they live and learn.

Throughout her presidency, Dr. Humphreys has overseen a period of significant transformation. Milestones include an institutional name change, the adoption of a formal statement on inclusion, the introduction of new academic programs, and the enhancement of student supports. Among the most notable achievements of her tenure is securing the largest philanthropic gift in the university’s history, which made possible the creation of the Centre for Excellence in Science—a landmark initiative that expands King’s capacity in health sciences, sustainability, and faith-informed scholarship.

A Canadian, Dr. Humphreys spent much of her professional career prior to her current role in Lithuania and the USA. Dr. Humphreys holds a PhD in higher education from Azusa Pacific University in California and her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Trinity Western University in British Columbia. Dr. Humphreys has served on a variety of committees and boards including chair for Universities Canada’s Education Committee, founding member of Edmonton’s UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, and trustee and chair of Los Angeles Pacific University. Dr. Humphreys currently serves as chair of the Alberta Post Secondary Network, an organization comprised of the presidents of Alberta’s publicly funded, not-for-profit universities, colleges, and polytechnics.