Honoring the McVays
John McVay retired as president of WWU at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. He completed 44 years of service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 18 of those years at WWU. He is the longest-serving president in the university’s history.
President McVay and his wife, Pam, have partnered to graciously welcome thousands of guests to the campuses of WWU and are well-known for their active roles in public events.