Elizabeth Paul

President, Nazareth College
Pittsford, NY

Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” L. Paul serves as president of Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. Prior to joining Nazareth College in July 2020, Dr. Paul served as president of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, having served the previous seven years as the senior academic officer at Stetson University in Central Florida. Dr. Paul has held national leadership roles in key higher education organizations, and is recognized for her expertise in strategy, innovation and community impact. Dr. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in statistics, and a doctorate in personality psychology, both from Boston University. She earned a certificate in higher education administration from Harvard Institute for Educational Management.