Tarshia Stanley has been named the incoming provost and vice president for academic affairs at St. Olaf College. She will assume the role on July 1, 2025.

Stanley joins St. Olaf from Wagner College. She has a deep commitment to the liberal arts and has spent her career advancing leadership and development for campus communities. At St. Olaf, Stanley will be responsible for all faculty, staff, and programming within the Academic Affairs division.