Saint Joseph's University welcomed the university's first female president in the school's history on Friday.
The university's Board of Trustees announced that it elected Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., as its 29th president.According to the university's press release, Dr. McConnell's position became effective immeditely. She is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as St. Joseph's interim president since last June, and as a provost and chief academic officer for three years prior.
"Dr. McConnell is the right person to lead Saint Joseph's at this time of exceptional change," said James M. Norris, chair of the University's Board of Trustees and also chair of the search committee. "Cheryl has strong business acumen, deep higher education experience, a career marked by dedicated commitment to our Jesuit mission and exceptional leadership skills.
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