Vilius Šadauskas was appointed Acting Rector of EHU on March 1st, 2024.
Vilius Šadauskas earned his Doctoral degree in Education from Vytautas Magnus University. During his doctoral studies he also finished a course of Philosophy of Higher Education in Kaunas University of Technology. Has a Master’s degree in History. Vilius Šadauskas is a long time member of University administration and after joining the EHU in 2018 he held different positions, mainly associated with the reforms, innovations and the improvement of policies on research (art) activities. As a head of Center for Strategic Planning and Development he was responsible for the coordination of strategic development of the institution. In 2023 by former rector Krzysztof Rybinski was appointed chancellor of EHU. Before coming to EHU Vilius Šadauskas was working in the Lithuanian University of Education Sciences, where under the supervision of vice-rector for research and development he was responsible for management and innovation in the field of research (art) activities.
Former EHU Rectors
Professor Anatoli Mikhailov is an outstanding Belarusian scholar and philosopher. His research interests focus on philosophical hermeneutics, phenomenology, methodology in the humanities.
In 1992, Professor Anatoli Mikhailov founded EHU and became its first Rector.
In 1961, Prof. Mikhailov graduated from the Belarusian National University in Minsk (Belarus). In 1966, he received his PhD in Philosophy at the University of Jena (Germany). Prof. Mikhailov is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts as well as the Belarusian National Academy of Sciences and other educational organizations. He is also a member of the International Council at the International Centre for Democratic Transition.
In 2003, Prof. Mikhailov was given the rank of Officer in France’s Order of Academic Palms and in 2004 he received Germany’s prestigious Goethe Medal. In 2007, he was bestowed Ion Ratiu Democracy Award.
During the period of October 1, 2014 – January 5, 2021, Founding Rector Prof. Anatoli Mikhailov held the office of the University President.
In October 2014, Prof. Dr. G. David Pollick started his work at EHU as an Acting Rector. Prof. Pollick was appointed EHU Rector on April 3, 2015.
Prof. Pollick earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of San Diego and went on to receive a master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Ottawa, a Pontifical Licentiate in Philosophy (Ph.L.) from St. Paul’s University in Ottawa, and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Ottawa in the fields of Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Aesthetics and Art History.
Before coming to EHU, Prof. Pollick was president and Professor of Philosophy for four American institutions of higher learning: the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Lebanon Valley College, Birmingham-Southern College, and the State University of New York College at Cortland, where he was also Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. He was Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University in Washington and was the Director of the International College and chaired the Department of Philosophy at St. John’s University.
Jørgen Jørgensen was appointed Acting Rector of EHU on October 3, 2016.
Mr. Jørgensen earned his Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen. During his managerial career he also completed the European Health Leadership Program at France’s prestigious business school INSEAD.
Before coming to EHU Jørgen Jørgensen served as Administrative director at the Aarhus University, Denmark’s second largest university. Prior to that Mr. Jørgensen fulfilled his career at the Danish Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of the Interior and Health, Copenhagen city municipality, and for over 20 years Mr. Jørgensen served as Chief Executive Officer at Denmark’s leading hospitals being responsible for implementation of structural, financial and organizational reforms
Prof. Sergei Ignatov is an internationally acclaimed Egyptologist, author of the books “Morphology of Classical Egypt”, “The Wisdom of Ancient Egyptians”, “Egypt of the Pharaohs”, “Papyrus does not grow on a rock”, “The Body of God”, as well as more than 40 other academic publications, dedicated to problematics of linguistics, history and religion of Ancient Egypt.
In 2009-2013 Prof. Ignatov served as Bulgaria’s Minister of Education, Youth and Science in the Boyko Borisov’s Government. While serving as Minister of Education, he implemented a number of notable reforms, aiming at broadening of the university autonomy and introduction of nation-wide differentiated funding of higher education. Earlier in 2002-2009 Prof. Ignatov served as Rector of Bulgaria’s leading private University – the New Bulgarian University.
Prof. Ignatov started his academic career as lecturer at the University of Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski. In late 90’s he joined the academic management of the New Bulgarian University and served as Dean of the Undergraduate School. Before coming to EHU he chaired the Bulgarian Institute of Egyptology.
Prof. Ignatov holds a PhD in Egyptology from the St. Petersburg State University. During his academic career he held a fellowship at the All Souls College in the University of Oxford. Prof. Ignatov speaks Bulgarian, Russian, English, French, and also teaches Ancient Egyptian (Coptic), Assyro-Babylonian (Akkadian) and Ancient Greek.
Professor Krzysztof Rybinski is an experienced lecturer at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and has written more than 90 scholarly articles in economics, hundreds of newspaper articles, and several books.
In recent years, his research has focused on using artificial intelligence in fields such as economics, management, and higher education. In addition to his academic background, he has extensive public policy and private sector experience. Professor Krzysztof Rybinski speaks fluent Polish, English, and Russian.
Professor Krzysztof Rybinski served as EHU Rector from April 3, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
