President Christon Arthur

Dr. Christon Arthur assumed the role of President of La Sierra University on July 1, 2024.  Arthur, a native of Grenada, is the sixth president and first Black president to serve in its nearly 102-year history.

He is married to Carmelita, and they have one adult son, Christon Arthur Jr.

Prior to his arrival at La Sierra, Arthur served in multiple roles at Andrews University; as provost from 2016-2024, dean of the School of Graduate Studies & Research from 2020-2016, and as associate provost from 2012-2016.

Prior to coming to Andrews University, Arthur served as an associate professor of Educational Administration and associate dean of the College of Education, at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. Arthur has been an educator for more than 30 years. He worked as both an elementary and secondary teacher. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from University of the Southern Caribbean (Trinidad & Tobago) and graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration from Andrews University and has completed postgraduate studies at Harvard University’s Institute for Management and Leadership in Education. He has also completed the Council of Independent College President’s Institute, with a focus on Institutional Mission.

Dr. Arthur is excited to be a part of the La Sierra University community and is committed to the sacred work of caring for each other.