Maryville strengthens its leadership team with a collaborative strategist dedicated to advancing access, innovation, and shared success.

[ST. LOUIS, MO – October 24, 2025] – Maryville University has appointed Omar Correa as its new Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives. He begins his role this fall, bringing more than 28 years of leadership in enrollment management across both public and private institutions.

Correa joins Maryville from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he served as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management. During his tenure, he led the university through one of the most challenging recruitment periods in higher education history, culminating in the largest incoming class in St. Thomas’s history and record-breaking growth in international student enrollment. His work prioritized innovation, data-informed decision-making, and a spirit of collaboration across academic and student life partners to strengthen access, retention, and student success.

“Omar brings a proven track record of results and an inspiring commitment to student success,” said Dan Shipp, president of Maryville University. “His experience guiding enrollment strategies through a highly competitive national landscape—and his belief in building inclusive environments where students and teams thrive—make him a tremendous addition to Maryville at this pivotal moment.”

A native of Puerto Rico, Correa began his academic journey at the University of Puerto Rico before transferring to Iowa State University to complete a degree in chemistry, despite not speaking English when he first arrived in the U.S. That experience, he notes, shaped his career-long commitment to creating opportunities for all students to flourish.

“As an enrollment management professional, I believe our most important responsibility is to attract, retain, and graduate diverse students who will go on to enrich their communities,” Correa said. “That requires institutions to be welcoming, inclusive, and intentional in how they support every learner’s success. Maryville’s mission—and its people—reflect that mindset. This is a community that leads together.”

Outside of his professional role, Correa is a proud husband, father, mentor, and community leader. He is currently completing his doctorate in Educational Leadership. In his downtime, he enjoys restoring muscle cars and curating playlists that blend Latin rhythms with jazz.

Correa’s appointment comes at a time of renewed energy and shared purpose across Maryville. The University continues to align its academic, operational, and cultural initiatives around a future that emphasizes collaboration, belonging, and collective growth. As Maryville evolves to meet the changing needs of learners, leaders like Correa embody the community’s commitment to progress—driven not by individual ambition, but by the strength of working together toward a common goal.

About Maryville University

Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students. Maryville offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Maryville is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 50,000 Maryville alumni globally, many of whom work and live in the St. Louis region.