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ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ appoints vice president for Marketing and Enrollment

Published: 01/31/2025

Randyll Bowen, new vice president for Marketing and Enrollment

ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ is pleased to announce the appointment of Randyll Bowen, Ed.D., as the university’s new vice president for Marketing and Enrollment. Bowen, who was selected after a national search, has more than 27 years of leadership experience in higher education. He has had a distinguished career spanning enrollment management, student life, institutional advancement, information technology, workforce, and community development. 

Bowen currently serves as the vice president for enrollment management at Buffalo State University, where he is a member of the president’s cabinet. Bowen, a graduate of Buffalo State University, has played a pivotal role in shaping policies and practices to promote equity and access for students aspiring to earn a college degree.  

Prior to his role at Buffalo State, Bowen served as vice president for enrollment management at Hilbert College, overseeing graduate and undergraduate admissions, financial aid, registration, marketing, and college communications. His leadership was instrumental in launching Hilbert College Global to expand student enrollment. He has also held senior leadership roles at D’Youville University and Niagara County Community College, where he contributed to student life, institutional advancement, and workforce development initiatives. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bowen to ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ," said ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ President Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D. "His extensive experience, innovative approach and dedication to student success will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and grow our enrollment across our soon-to-be three campuses in three states."

Bowen earned his Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in higher education leadership from Grand Canyon University. He also holds a Master of Science in Student Personnel Administration from Buffalo State University and a Bachelor of Science in Communications from SUNY Brockport with a minor in Criminal Justice. 

Bowen will officially begin his role as vice president for Marketing and Enrollment on Monday, March 10, 2025. Bowen comes to ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ following the retirement of William Edmondson, who served as vice president for enrollment for 15 years. Edmondson retired from ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ on Jan. 3.