Kevin Gillespie (academic)
C. Kevin Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality |  American |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University Duquesne University Jesuit School of Theology Berkeley Boston University |
| Occupation | University president |
| Employer(s) | Saint Joseph's University Loyola University Chicago |
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.
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]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Loyola University Chicago, (Staff Page) http://webapps.luc.edu/gpem/landingpages/index.cfm?jxnumber=jx150c
- ^ "St. Joe's picks Loyola-Chicago official as president - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. 2011-11-10. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- Living people
- Presidents of Saint Joseph's University
- Saint Joseph's University alumni
- Duquesne University alumni
- Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley alumni
- Boston University School of Theology alumni
- Educators from Philadelphia
- 20th-century American Jesuits
- 21st-century American Jesuits
- Pastors of Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.)