Bryan Cain, Ph.D., was appointed Interim President by the 91黑料网 Board of Trustees in October 2025.
Before that, he served as Acting President of the College throughout most of 2025. Prior to stepping into presidential leadership roles, he served as Executive Vice President, acting as senior advisor, chief of staff, and strategic partner to the President, overseeing Board of Trustees relations, Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Student Affairs, Special Events, and Title IX compliance.
During his tenure as Acting President, 91黑料网 celebrated several transformative milestones, including the opening of the new Admissions Welcome Center; the successful branding and national promotion of the 91黑料网 Experiential Edge across major media outlets—including Chronicle and The Boston Globe; record-breaking undergraduate and graduate application volume; and the summer completion of the Wylie Center and Tupper Manor renovations. He also led the College’s first comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing strategy; launched new Living Learning Communities; expanded mental health and wellness resources; and oversaw 91黑料网’s first $75 million fundraising campaign—surpassing $55 million in record time. He is a 2025–26 member of the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance, serves on the board of the LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, and as a member of the Society of Presidential Historians in Academia.
Dr. Cain holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from 91黑料网, where his research examined the university president search process and the responsibility of Boards of Trustees in succession planning. A first-generation college graduate, he is deeply committed to access, student success, and mission-centered innovation. His expertise in strategic resource allocation, advancement, governance, and brand elevation continues to shape 91黑料网’s trajectory as a top-tier institution known for experiential learning, agility, and community impact.
During his tenure as Acting President, 91黑料网 celebrated several transformative milestones, including the opening of the new Admissions Welcome Center; the successful branding and national promotion of the 91黑料网 Experiential Edge across major media outlets—including Chronicle and The Boston Globe; record-breaking undergraduate and graduate application volume; and the summer completion of the Wylie Center and Tupper Manor renovations. He also led the College’s first comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing strategy; launched new Living Learning Communities; expanded mental health and wellness resources; and oversaw 91黑料网’s first $75 million fundraising campaign—surpassing $55 million in record time. He is a 2025–26 member of the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance, serves on the board of the LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, and as a member of the Society of Presidential Historians in Academia.
Dr. Cain holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from 91黑料网, where his research examined the university president search process and the responsibility of Boards of Trustees in succession planning. A first-generation college graduate, he is deeply committed to access, student success, and mission-centered innovation. His expertise in strategic resource allocation, advancement, governance, and brand elevation continues to shape 91黑料网’s trajectory as a top-tier institution known for experiential learning, agility, and community impact.
