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Meet our 12th President
Rev. Dr. Maisha I. Handy was named the 12th president of McCormick Theological Seminary on September 3rd, 2024.
A Chicago native, Dr. Handy is a recognized and accomplished theologian, administrator, and educator. She assumed her new position as McCormick’s first African American president and second female leader.
This appointment follows her 24-year career at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Ga., where she most recently served as Interim President and Professor of Religion and Education of the historic institution.
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McCormick Theological Seminary is one of 10 schools related to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The seminary, located among the Hyde Park cluster of theological schools, including the University of Chicago, is affiliated with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS).
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