Kevin Gillespie (academic)
C. Kevin Gillespie | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Residence | U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University Duquesne University Jesuit School of Theology Berkeley Boston University |
Occupation | University president |
Employer | 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
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