Dr. Larry Dietz was named interim president of St. Cloud State University April 17, 2024 by Chancellor Scott Olson. He assumed his responsibilities on July 1, 2024.
Prior to joining St. Cloud State, Dr. Dietz served Illinois State University as president from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. As president, he advanced the vision established for the university in Educating Illinois and the Campus Master Plan in consultation with shared governance groups. Under his leadership, the university added and refined many undergraduate and graduate programs, received approval for a new College of Engineering, stabilized enrollment while increasing the diversity and retention of all students, forged relationships with stakeholders in business and industry, enhanced relationships with state leaders, and completed a comprehensive campaign raising over $181 million. He managed a budget in excess of $480 million and worked with a faculty and staff of 3,600.