Dr. Kerry Fulcher was elected the 15th president of Point Loma Nazarene University on July 1, 2024. Prior to the election, Dr. Fulcher served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at PLNU from 2010-2024.
He began his PLNU career in 1994 as a faculty member in the Biology Department and served as Biology Chair from 2002 to 2008. He became Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2008 and Provost and Chief Academic Officer in 2010. His publications have appeared in journals such as Christian Higher Education, Biology of Reproduction, Aquaculture, and Developmental Biology.
In total, Dr. Fulcher has dedicated 30 years of service to PLNU, helping to shape the university's academic vision and fostering a community of excellence. Under his leadership, the university has made significant advancements in academic programs, coupled with campus facility expansions. Dr. Fulcher's dedication has not only enhanced the educational experience at PLNU but has also solidified the university's reputation as a leading institution of higher learning.
Dr. Fulcher and his wife, Robyn, reside in Point Loma and are the parents of three daughters, Jordanne, Hailey, and Maddy, and are the proud grandparents of Judah and Eleanor.