Timothy R. Lannon
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Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.
is, since July 1, 2011, the current and 24th president of Creighton University
. He was previously the president of Saint Joseph's University
.
. His father, James Lannon, played football
at Creighton University, where he earned a medical degree
during the 1930s.
Lannon graduated from Newman Catholic High School
in 1969. He graduated from Creighton in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, and was president of the Student Board of Governors. Fr. Lannon holds two master’s degrees from Weston Jesuit School of Theology (now Boston College School of Theology and Ministry); a doctorate in administration, planning and social policy from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University; and a professional diploma from Fordham University.
in 1986.
Lannon began his professional career as an admissions counselor at Creighton and honed his educational and administrative skills as an instructor and assistant principal at Marquette University High School, an instructor at Boston College, and an assistant professor at Marquette University.
Lannon served as the President of Creighton Preparatory School
, a Jesuit all-male high school
in Omaha, from 1988 until 1995. He then joined Marquette University, where he served as the vice president for university advancement and associate executive vice president.
Fr. Lannon received Creighton University’s College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Merit Award in 1993 and has been inducted into Creighton Prep’s Hall of Fame. As an undergraduate, he received Creighton’s highest student honor, the Spirit of Creighton Award, in 1973.
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
during the summer of 2003.
Lannon spearheaded the acquisition of the 38-acre former Episcopal Academy in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
, which has been renamed the Maguire Campus in honor of James J. Maguire, a Saint Joseph's alumnus
. Lannon also added new residence halls and a parking garage to Saint Joseph's main campus. The renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse
, which will be called Michael J. Hagan arena when completed, was begun during his tenure.
Saint Joseph's capital campaign has raised approximately $141.8 million of a $150 million goal as of September 2010 towards the end of Lannon's term as president.
In 2008, Father Lannon became the chairman of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
. Additionally, Lannon serves on the boards of directors of Marquette University, Saint Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania.
in Omaha, Nebraska
. He stepped down as President of Saint Joseph's University on May 18, 2011. He officially became president of Creighton on July 1, 2011.
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
is, since July 1, 2011, the current and 24th president of Creighton University
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
. He was previously the president of Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic Jesuit university located partially in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia and partially in Lower Merion Township and located in the Pennsylvania Main Line, Pennsylvania, United States.The school was founded in 1851 as Saint...
.
Early life
Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., is a native of Mason City, IowaMason City, Iowa
Mason City is the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 28,079 in the 2010 census, a decline from 29,172 in the 2000 census. The Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Cerro Gordo and Worth counties....
. His father, James Lannon, played football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
at Creighton University, where he earned a medical degree
Medical degree
A medical degree is, broadly defined, any academic degree which places its holder in a position to engage in the practice of medicine. BBC has reported that Medicine related degree programs such as MBBS, BDS and PharmD are the most difficult degree programs of all the other Bachelor degree programs...
during the 1930s.
Lannon graduated from Newman Catholic High School
Newman Catholic High School (Mason City, Iowa)
Newman Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Mason City, Iowa. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque.-Background:...
in 1969. He graduated from Creighton in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, and was president of the Student Board of Governors. Fr. Lannon holds two master’s degrees from Weston Jesuit School of Theology (now Boston College School of Theology and Ministry); a doctorate in administration, planning and social policy from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University; and a professional diploma from Fordham University.
Career
Lannon entered the Jesuits in 1977. He was ordained a Catholic priest of the Society of JesusSociety of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
in 1986.
Lannon began his professional career as an admissions counselor at Creighton and honed his educational and administrative skills as an instructor and assistant principal at Marquette University High School, an instructor at Boston College, and an assistant professor at Marquette University.
Lannon served as the President of Creighton Preparatory School
Creighton Preparatory School
Creighton Preparatory School , is a private, Jesuit college prep school founded in 1878 for young men. Centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska at 7400 Western Avenue, Prep is the largest Catholic high school in the state of Nebraska, USA with an enrollment of 1,038 young men...
, a Jesuit all-male high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Omaha, from 1988 until 1995. He then joined Marquette University, where he served as the vice president for university advancement and associate executive vice president.
Fr. Lannon received Creighton University’s College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Merit Award in 1993 and has been inducted into Creighton Prep’s Hall of Fame. As an undergraduate, he received Creighton’s highest student honor, the Spirit of Creighton Award, in 1973.
President of Saint Joseph's University (2003-2011)
Lannon was elected as president of Saint Joseph's University on December 6, 2002. He was chosen to succeed Rev. Nicholas S. Rashford, who has served as Saint Joseph's president for seventeen years. Lannon became the 26th President of Saint Joseph's UniversitySaint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic Jesuit university located partially in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia and partially in Lower Merion Township and located in the Pennsylvania Main Line, Pennsylvania, United States.The school was founded in 1851 as Saint...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
during the summer of 2003.
Lannon spearheaded the acquisition of the 38-acre former Episcopal Academy in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and part of the Pennsylvania Main Line. As of the 2010 census, the township had a total population of 57,825...
, which has been renamed the Maguire Campus in honor of James J. Maguire, a Saint Joseph's alumnus
Alumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
. Lannon also added new residence halls and a parking garage to Saint Joseph's main campus. The renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse
Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse
Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse was a 3,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arena, home to the Saint Joseph's University Hawks basketball opened in 1949 and was inaugurated on November 26 with a loss to the University of Rhode Island. The first women's varsity home game was...
, which will be called Michael J. Hagan arena when completed, was begun during his tenure.
Saint Joseph's capital campaign has raised approximately $141.8 million of a $150 million goal as of September 2010 towards the end of Lannon's term as president.
In 2008, Father Lannon became the chairman of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is a consortium of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and two theological centers in the United States committed to advancing academic excellence by promoting and coordinating collaborative activities, sharing resources, and advocating and...
. Additionally, Lannon serves on the boards of directors of Marquette University, Saint Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania.
President of Creighton University
On Friday, September 10, 2010, Lannon was elected the 24th president of Creighton UniversityCreighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. He stepped down as President of Saint Joseph's University on May 18, 2011. He officially became president of Creighton on July 1, 2011.