College of Saint Scholastica President Set to Retire in 2026

Barbara McDonald

DULUTH, Minn. — College of Saint Scholastica President Barbara McDonald announced on Wednesday her plans to retire next year.

McDonald joined CSS in August of 2019 and took the role as the college’s president in February of 2020. She is set to retire by July 1, 2026.

The CSS Board of Trustees have begun the process for the next president.

McDonald has served nearly 38 years between her time in K-12 schools and higher education.