Houston's Louisa J. Hayward '76 appointed to the Albion College Board of Trustees
Albion, MI (07/01/2026) — Louisa J. Hayward, a retired global human resources executive of ExxonMobil Corporation whose career spanned thirty-five years across the health care, higher education, and energy sectors, has joined Albion College's Board of Trustees, effective July 1.
A proud member of Albion's Class of 1976, Hayward earned her bachelor's degree in history and in anthropology and sociology from the college.
Hayward began her career in human resources at Marquette University in Milwaukee, giving her a firsthand understanding of the higher education environment. She went on to earn a master's degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University before joining Mobil Oil Corporation, now ExxonMobil, in 1989.
A series of international assignments followed, with postings in London, Singapore, and New Zealand, where she led both the human resources and public relations functions for Mobil Oil New Zealand and served on its board of directors. After repatriating to the United States, she held a range of senior HR leadership roles - including a place on the team that supported the 1999 merger of Exxon and Mobil - before settling in Houston, Texas, and retiring in 2013.
"From the moment of my first campus visit many years ago, I knew I wanted the Albion experience...a broad liberal arts education in a personalized learning environment," said Hayward. "I believe Albion's mission is even more important in our rapidly evolving world. It is an honor to join a committed Board of Trustees and to support the administration, faculty, staff, and students who make Albion's mission come alive every day."
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About Albion College
Albion College is a top-ranked, top-value liberal arts college and one of Michigan's three original chartered institutions of higher learning. Named a 2025 Carnegie Opportunity College and University-one of just 10 nationwide-Albion guarantees real-world learning for every student and the skills sought after by employers, from internships, consulting, community service, and mentored research to clinical placements and global study, across more than 80 areas of study. With an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and dedicated advising before classes begin, Albion delivers results: 98% of graduates are employed, in graduate school, or in service programs within six months, and pre-med students enjoy a 96% medical school acceptance rate-among the highest in the state. The walkable campus sits on the Kalamazoo River, with 24 highly-competitive Division III sports, 100+ student-led clubs and organizations, active Greek Life, and its own Amtrak stop.
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