Albizu University Appoints Interim Chancellor to Spearhead Period of rapid Expansion in South Florida.

In Wake of Unveiling a New Annex Building, Private Educational Institution Appoints Dr. Alex Parnia to Leadership Role 

Albizu University, an accredited educational institution that recently graduated one of the largest psychology classes in the state of Florida, announced today the appointment of Dr. Alex Parnia to the role of Interim Chancellor. He will lead the University's rapidly expanding South Florida campus and joins Albizu with an illustrious career spanning academia, marketing, strategic consulting, and more.

"We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Parnia to our growing Albizu family," said Dr. Soto, President of Albizu University. "His decades of expertise in higher education, and varied skillset across several disciplines, will make him an excellent addition to spearhead even greater success in the important Miami community."

Dr. Parnia earned a Ph.D. in Government, as well as M.A. in Government and Business Administration, from the Claremont Graduate University in California and an M.P.A. from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Hartford. Most recently, he was Vice President of Marketing and Enrollment at Notre Dame de Namur University and was also a Board of Trustee Member. Dr. Parnia also held senior leadership roles at Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School, Nicholls College, Cambridge College, and the University of Hartford.  

"It's an honor and great pleasure that I join Albizu during such dynamic growth," said Dr. Parnia. "I look forward to collaborating closely with Dr. Soto and the Board to benefit our students, faculty, and staff.” Dr. Parnia added, “I am impressed by Albizu University, which provides an excellent opportunity to the diverse working adult population to earn professional degrees and advance their careers in the Greater Miami Metro area.”