{"id":271636,"date":"2025-07-10T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-los-angeles-pacific-university-names-jay-goin-as-second-president\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T21:40:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:40:02","slug":"los-angeles-pacific-university-nombra-a-jay-goin-como-segundo-presidente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/los-angeles-pacific-university-nombra-a-jay-goin-como-segundo-presidente\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Pacific University Names Jay Goin as Second President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN DIMAS, Calif.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span> (LAPU) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of <span class=\"xn-person\">Jay Goin<\/span> as the university&#8217;s second president, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 1, 2025<\/span>. Goin will succeed founding president Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">John C. Reynolds<\/span>, who retires after 14 years of visionary leadership.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg3ebfleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg3ebfleft\" title=\"Los Angeles Pacific University\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2728925\/LAPU_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Pacific University\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>The presidential transition follows a national search led by Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Margaret Bailey<\/span>, Chair of the LAPU Board of Trustees and Search Committee, in collaboration with FaithSearch Partners, an executive search firm specializing in faith-based institutions. After a rigorous selection process, the Board unanimously selected Goin to lead LAPU into its next era of impact and growth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span class=\"xn-person\">Jay Goin<\/span> brings a remarkable blend of strategic vision, online education expertise, and a deep commitment to Christ-centered higher education,&#8221; said Dr. Bailey. &#8220;We are confident his leadership will continue to advance LAPU&#8217;s mission of transforming lives through accessible, life-changing learning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Goin is a seasoned higher education leader and consultant, with over 25 years of senior leadership experience at institutions including the <span class=\"xn-org\">University of Phoenix<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-org\">Abilene Christian University<\/span>, and the <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span> System. His extensive background in online education, innovation, and student success positions him well to guide LAPU into the future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am excited and honored to lead Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span> into a transformative future,&#8221; said Goin. &#8220;With gratitude, I embrace LAPU&#8217;s mission to empower students through accessible Christian education. Building on a legacy of faith and innovation, I&#8217;m committed to fostering a thriving community where every learner lives out their calling with purpose and impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Goin follows Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">John C. Reynolds<\/span>, who has led LAPU since its founding in 2011. Under Dr. Reynolds&#8217; leadership, LAPU has become a nationally recognized, accredited, Christ-centered, fully online university serving thousands of students through affordable and accessible degree programs.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of his transformational service, the Board of Trustees has awarded Dr. Reynolds the honorary title of <b>President Emeritus<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Reynolds for 14 years of exemplary service,&#8221; added Dr. Bailey. &#8220;His bold leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to cultivating Christlike leaders have left an enduring legacy at LAPU.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As <span class=\"xn-person\">Jay Goin<\/span> assumes the presidency, the university community looks forward to a future marked by innovation, academic excellence, and Christ-honoring leadership.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span><br \/><\/b>Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span> (LAPU) is an online Christian university offering associate, bachelor&#8217;s, and master&#8217;s degrees. LAPU focuses on faith, life, and learning, providing accessible and affordable education to students in approved states across the U.S. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4466176-1&amp;h=2840239691&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lapu.edu%2F&amp;a=lapu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lapu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4466176-1&amp;h=257753118&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2728925%2FLAPU_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2728925%2FLAPU_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2728925\/LAPU_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN DIMAS, Calif.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">July 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The Los Angeles <span class=\"xn-org\">Pacific University<\/span> (LAPU) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of <span class=\"xn-person\">Jay Goin<\/span> as the university&#8217;s second president, effective <span class=\"xn-chron\">August 1, 2025<\/span>. 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