Joshua R. Newton

In August 2018, Joshua R. Newton returned to Emory as senior vice president for advancement and alumni engagement. Previously, he had served for a decade in various leadership positions at the university. In partnership with President Christopher L. Augostini, Newton is responsible for the development and implementation of the university’s next philanthropic campaign, building on Emory’s 10-year strategic plan and its focus on academic eminence. He also will play an important role in furthering Emory’s relationships in the Atlanta community as well as engaging nationally and internationally on behalf of the university.

Newton previously served as president and CEO of the University of Connecticut Foundation. In that capacity, he presided over the five most successful fundraising years in the foundation’s history, raising a total of nearly $400 million in fiscal years 2014 through 2018, representing a 46 percent increase. During his tenure, he focused on increasing scholarship support for students and worked to strengthen engagement of University of Connecticut alumni and other constituents with the university.

A graduate of Belmont Abbey College, Newton’s fundraising experience also includes Converse College (Spartanburg, South Carolina) and Presbyterian Hospital (Charlotte, North Carolina). He has served in multiple leadership roles with the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Board and is a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Educational Advisory Board.