Michael Sosulski

Dr. Mike Sosulski was appointed the fifteenth president of Lake Forest College by the Board of Trustees and assumed the role on August 11, 2025. A native of West Chicago and lifelong Cubs fan, he returned to Illinois after serving as president of Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, since 2021. At Washington College, Dr. Sosulski led significant institutional growth and innovation. His accomplishments included a $20 million renovation of first-year residence halls, the launch of a $5 million Innovation Hub, successful completion of the College’s 2024 Middle States reaccreditation, expansion of athletic offerings, and campus-wide sustainability initiatives. Under his leadership, the College secured $125 million in philanthropic support, including a transformative $15 million gift establishing the Warehime School of Global Business, Economics and Social Impact. Strategic investments in enrollment and marketing also contributed to a 120 percent increase in applications over four years. Before becoming president, Dr. Sosulski served as Provost and Professor of German at Wofford College, where he helped lead major academic facility enhancements. Earlier, at Kalamazoo College, he held several leadership positions, including Associate Provost and Chair of German Studies. As president, he is committed to advancing Lake Forest College’s mission of providing a transformative liberal arts education while strengthening its national repution.