Joseph D. FitzGerald

For other people named Joseph Fitzgerald, see Joseph Fitzgerald (disambiguation).

Joseph D. FitzGerald, S.J. (born in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1899) was the 3rd President of Fairfield University located in Fairfield, Connecticut from 1951 to 1958. During his seven-year tenure the first class of Fairfield University graduated in 1953 and the University was admitted to fully accredited membership in the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Also, Loyola Hall was opened in 1955, Gonzaga Hall was opened in 1957, and Canisius Hall was opened in 1957.[1]

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Academic offices
Preceded by
James H. Dolan, S.J.
Fairfield University President
19511958
Succeeded by
James E. FitzGerald, S.J.
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