Michael Lorenz

Michael Lorenz is the vice president, academic operations, for Purdue Global and also serves as the university registrar. In this role, he has oversight and responsibility for the Office of the Registrar, prior learning evaluation, accreditation, state regulatory approvals, academic reporting and analysis, and special projects. Lorenz joined Purdue Global (formerly Kaplan University) in 2004, and he has held leadership positions in various areas, including academic advising, student coaching, and career services.

Lorenz has had experience in both public and proprietary institutions of higher education, as well as a year as a high school Latin teacher. Lorenz earned his bachelor's degree in classical studies from Knox College and a master’s degree in the same from Indiana University. He maintains an office at Purdue Global’s Chicago office.