Kevin Gillespie (academic)

C. Kevin Gillespie S.J. the 27th president Saint Joseph's University, took office on July 1, 2012.[1] He replaced former president Timothy R. Lannon. Gillespie graduated from St. Joe's in 1972 and is native to the Philadelphia area.

C. Kevin Gillespie
Born
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Alma materSaint Joseph's University
Duquesne University
Jesuit School of Theology Berkeley
Boston University
OccupationUniversity president
EmployerSaint Joseph's University
Loyola University Chicago

Early life and education

Gillespie received a bachelor's degree in psychology from St. Joseph's University as well as a master's degree in psychology from Duquesne University. He also received a master's degree in divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology Berkeley along with a Ph.D. in pastoral psychology from Boston University.

Career

Gillespie worked at Loyola University Chicago as the associate provost in the University Centers of Excellence.[2] Gillespie is the first alum to serve as university president in over a century.

Gillespie has been an active member of the Saint Joseph's University Board of Trustees since 2006.[3]

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References
  1. "Saint Joseph's University Names Gillespie Its 27th President". Saint Joseph's University. 2011-11-10. Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  2. Loyola University Chicago, (Staff Page) http://webapps.luc.edu/gpem/landingpages/index.cfm?jxnumber=jx150c
  3. "St. Joe's picks Loyola-Chicago official as president - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
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