John P. Schlegel, S.J. (July 30, 1943 – November 15, 2015) was the 23rd president of Creighton University from 2000 to 2011. He formerly served as 26th president of the University of San Francisco from 1991 until 2000.[1]
Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J. | |
|---|---|
| 23rd President of Creighton University | |
| In office 2000–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Morrison, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. |
| 26th President of the University of San Francisco[1] | |
| In office July 15, 1991 – 2000[1] | |
| Preceded by | John Lo Schiavo, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Stephen A. Privett, SJ |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1943 Dubuque, Iowa |
| Died | November 15, 2015 (aged 72) Omaha, Nebraska |
| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University (B.A.), (M.A.) University of London (Theology Degree)[2] University of Oxford (Ph.D.)[2] |
| Salary | Donated to charity because of vow of poverty[2] |
| Website | Office of the President |
Biography
editSchlegel received his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and classics from Saint Louis University in 1969.[3] He then completed a master's degree in political science in 1970, also from Saint Louis University.[3] Schlegel also holds a degree in theology, which he obtained from the University of London in 1973, and a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University, which he obtained in 1977.[3]
Prior to his tenure at San Francisco and Creighton, Schlegel served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[4][5] and later as executive and academic vice president of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.[6] On October 17, 1991, Schlegel was named the president of the University of San Francisco, succeeding Father John Lo Schiavo, who had served as USF's president for the prior 14 years.[6] He officially became the 26th president of the University of San Francisco on June 15, 1991.[6]
In 2000, Schlegel was named president of Creighton University in Omaha. Schlegel is credited with increasing student enrollment during his tenure at Creighton University.[7] He also shepherded a $400 million capital campaign and oversaw the acquisition of 40 acres (160,000 m2) of land located east of the existing campus.[7]
In July 2010, Schlegel announced his intent to retire as president of Creighton University at the end of the 2010–2011 academic year.[7] On July 1, 2011, he was succeeded by Father Timothy R. Lannon, who was the previous president of Saint Joseph's University.[8]
Schlegel served as the pastor of Church of the Gesu on Marquette's campus from 2014-2015.[9] On November 15, 2015, Schlegel died as a result of pancreatic cancer.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c University of San Francisco Presidents
- ^ a b c One: Omaha Nebraska's Lifestyle Magazine, September 2004 pp. 20-23
- ^ a b c "Rev. John P. Schlegel, SJ Announces Retirement as President of Creighton". Creighton University. Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. 2010-07-16. Archived from the original on 2010-10-13. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ^ "Marquette University president announces passing of Rev. John Schlegel, pastor at Church of the Gesu". FOX 6 Now Milwaukee. 2015-11-16. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Inside JCU » Services for John P. Schlegel, S.J." Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ a b c "University of San Francisco names new president". University of San Francisco. 1991-10-17. Retrieved 2010-09-18.[dead link]
- ^ a b c "Creighton set to name president". Omaha World-Herald. 2010-09-09. Archived from the original on 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ^ Johnson, Richard (2010-09-10). "Mason City native Lannon named Creighton president". Mason City Globe Gazette. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ "Pastors". Pastors, Church of the Gesu. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "Former Creighton President Rev John P. Schlegel Passes Away". WOWT. 2015-11-15. Retrieved 2015-11-15.