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Anne Arundel Community College President Dawn Lindsay Announces Her Retirement

Dawn Lindsay, president of Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, has announced her intent to retire on June 30, 2026.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve alongside such an exceptional community of professionals,” said Dr. Lindsay. “The dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff to student success have been a constant source of inspiration. Together, we have embraced challenges and opportunities with integrity and creativity, always striving to advance the mission of this remarkable college.”

Dr. Lindsay began her presidency at AACC in August 2012, making her the college’s second woman president. Over the past 13 years, the community college has experienced a significant period of growth. Under Dr. Lindsay’s leadership, the institution opened several new academic buildings; hired its first chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer; and expanded its transfer agreements and external partnerships.

Before coming to AACC, Dr. Lindsay was president of Glendale Community College for five years, following service as the college’s executive vice president of instruction. Earlier, she was a dean at Riverside Community College.

Dr. Lindsay holds dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and social work from Western Maryland College and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.

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