​University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz has been named chair of the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council for a two-year term that began July 1, 2026.As chair, Pietruszkiewicz will lead the council and work with fellow university presidents and conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson to advance the MVC’s strategic priorities, according to a community announcement.University of Evansville President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz will lead the MVC Presidents Council through 2028, shaping strategy for 5,000+ athletes.”I am honored to serve as Chair of the Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council,” Pietruszkiewicz said in a statement. “The Missouri Valley Conference has a rich tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow presidents and Commissioner Jackson to advance opportunities for our student-athletes, strengthen our member institutions, and help shape the future of the Valley.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Presidents Council serves as the governing body of the conference and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the league. The presidents of the conference’s member institutions help shape policies and priorities that enhance opportunities and outcomes for more than 5,000 student-athletes, while advancing the MVC’s tradition of academic and athletic excellence, according to the announcement.Pietruszkiewicz has served as president of the University of Evansville since 2018. Nationally, he has served on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors and the NCAA Division I Finance Committee since 2021 and has served as vice chair of the board since 2023. He also chairs the NCAA Division I Executive Committee.His two-year term as chair of the MVC Presidents Council runs through 2028.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.​This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: University of Evansville president named chair of MVC council