Northwestern State to replace Maggio, who's set to retire April 17, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Northwestern State University soon will be looking for new leadership. Dr. Chris Maggio, the school's current president, on Friday announced his retirement. His last day will be July 1. Maggio became president in January 2017 and has been with the university as a member of staff, faculty and administration for 33 years. “This is a decision that was made during prayerful deliberation with my family and was based entirely on considerations of our family’s future plans and aspirations. There has been no pressure or even the slightest nudge from anyone for me to step down from the presidency,” Maggio said in a news release.