Biography

Jodi Kupper
President of Chadron State College

Dr. Jodi Kupper was appointed the 13th President of Chadron State College in October 2025 after serving as Interim President since April 2025.

Prior to CSC, Kupper served as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Nebraska State College System Office and brings 27 years of experience in higher education, including 11 years of leadership experience at the System Office.

“Dr. Kupper’s experience within the Nebraska State Colleges, coupled with her strong grasp of the state’s educational landscape and strategic partnerships, makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead Chadron State during this transition. Her insight will provide stability and continuity as we move forward,” NSCS Chancellor Paul Turman said of Kupper's interim appointment.

Kupper has served the Nebraska State College System as Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs since 2014. Previously, she served Peru State College as Dean of the School of Education from 2005 to 2014; Millikin University as Associate Professor of Education and Director of the School of Education from 2003 to 2005, and assistant Professor of Education from 1998 to 2003.

Kupper earned a Bachelor of Science in Education (secondary education) from Wayne State College, a Master of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska – Omaha, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

“I am deeply honored by the Board of Trustees and Chancellor Turman’s trust in me to serve as President of Chadron State College. I look forward to working collaboratively with the faculty and staff to build on our momentum and advance the college’s goals, thereby expanding educational opportunities that empower student success,” Kupper said.