National recognition honors vision, innovation, and leadership

DE PERE, Wis., Jan. 30, 2026 – St. Norbert College is proud to announce that President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., has been selected a Titan CEO honoree by the Wisconsin Titan 100 program, which recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. Honorees represent the most accomplished leaders in their sectors based on criteria that includes vision, exceptional leadership, and influence in their field.

“While this award bears my name, it belongs to the St. Norbert College community; our students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, and friends whose steadfast commitment to our mission makes achievements like this possible,” said President Joyner. “I am deeply grateful for their partnership and inspired by what we are accomplishing together.”

“We are proud to see our president recognized for her strategic foresight, decisive leadership, and impressive results that have strengthened the College,” said Board of Trustees Chair Patti Brash McKeithan ’71.  “As higher education continues to evolve, President Joyner’s leadership is ensuring that St. Norbert College’s strengths are amplified and the future is ever brighter.”

Since her arrival in 2023, President Joyner has led St. Norbert College through a period of significant transformation and renewal. She launched Preserving the St. Norbert Legacy: A Shared Promise of Stewardship (PTL) designed to enhance mission integrity, educational innovation, and financial sustainability.

Through the PTL initiative, the College took decisive action to animate its Catholic, Norbertine mission, add new academic offerings, and deepen partnerships while adjusting its annual operating budget by approximately $18.5 million. These efforts balanced fiscal responsibility with strategic investment in enrollment management, new academic programs, expanded athletic offerings, and innovative revenue-generating initiatives. Guided by collaboration among faculty and staff, the initiative reflects a community-wide commitment to excellence, innovation, shared governance, and effective stewardship.

“This recognition is truly a testament to the full constellation of constituencies that care deeply about our institutional priorities: strengthening our Norbertine identity, enhancing educational quality, advancing student success, achieving operational excellence, and securing the College’s long-term vitality,” said President Joyner.
 

About St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College, located in De Pere, Wis., is the only Norbertine college in the world and a private Catholic liberal arts institution known for its personalized attention and commitment to educating the whole person. SNC is ranked by Niche as a top 5 college in Wisconsin for best campus, Catholic colleges, liberal arts colleges, student life and best food. Part of the greater Green Bay community, the campus fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal growth. For more information, visit snc.edu.