NEW CONCORD, Ohio (AVC News) – Muskingum University swore in its 22nd President over the weekend with a Presidential Inauguration Ceremony.
The ceremony was held on Saturday, October 10 at Brown Chapel on Muskingum’s campus. Dr. Flavius Lilly was officially sworn into office in front of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
President Lilly began his leadership at Muskingum on July 1, 2026, bringing more than 25 years of leadership in education and healthcare into his role.
Before joining Muskingum, Dr. Lilly served as Provost of McDaniel College, where he led the academic enterprise and oversaw student life and athletics. Previously, he spent thirteen years at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, most recently as Vice Provost of Academic and Student Affairs and Vice Dean of the Graduate School.
Dr. Lilly holds a PhD in Gerontology and an MA in Applied Sociology from the University of Maryland, an MPH in Epidemiology from Drexel University, and a BS in Biology from Wright State University. His research has focused on aging, student well-being, and the relationship among belonging, meaning in life, and student persistence.
In his personal statement in the Inaugural Ceremony’s pamphlet, Lilly expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he has received from Muskingum and the community, and is looking forward to guiding the university into its next chapter.
