Get to know Chris Abrams, our new dean of Student Affairs

On Sept. 5, Heidelberg welcomed Dr. Chris Abrams as the new dean of Student Affairs. Chris comes to Heidelberg from Malone University -- his undergrad alma mater -- where he had served as vice president for Student Development the past 13 years. Earlier in his Student Affairs career, he worked at Weber State University in Utah, John Brown University in Arkansas, Messiah College in Pennsylvania and Houghton College in New York.

Chris will provide leadership of Student Affairs “in creating and implementing the vision, strategy and programming to develop and maintain a safe, healthy and supportive student-centered, multi-cultural environment,” said President Rob Huntington.

He brings a ton of energy, a friendly, accessible approach and a tremendous passion to help students succeed. The entire Heidelberg community extends a warm welcome to Chris and his family, his wife, Melissa, and their twin daughters, Hope and Faith.

Get to know Chris a little better in this Q&A.