James E. FitzGerald | |
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| 4th President of Fairfield University | |
| In office 1958–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph D. FitzGerald |
| Succeeded by | William C. McInnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1906-07-23)July 23, 1906 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1969(1969-01-25) (aged 62) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | La Salle Academy |
| Alma mater | Weston College Saint Louis University |
James Edgar FitzGerald,S.J. (July 23, 1906 – January 25, 1969) was an AmericanJesuit and academic. He served as the fourth president ofFairfield University located inFairfield, Connecticut, from 1958 to 1964.[1]
FitzGerald was born inProvidence, Rhode Island, in 1906.[2] He graduated fromLa Salle Academy in his hometown, began hisSociety of Jesus studies in 1923, and studied philosophy atWeston College in Massachusetts during 1927–1930.[3] He taught atBoston College during 1930–1932, then in 1932 returned to Weston College to study theology.[3]
FitzGerald was ordained in 1935, and received aMaster of Education degree fromSaint Louis University in Missouri in 1938.[3] He then taught atCollege of Holy Cross inWorcester, Massachusetts, during 1938–1940, and served as the college'sprefect during 1948–1958.[3]
During 1958–1964, FitzGerald served as president ofFairfield University.[3][4] During his tenure,Alumni Hall was opened in 1959, the Graduate Department of Education became theGraduate School of Education in 1963, and Campion Hall was opened in 1964.[4] After his time at Fairfield, FitzGerald took a role inBoston as prefect of studies for Jesuits in the New England area.[3]
FitzGerald died in Boston in 1969, aged 62.[5] He was survived by two brothers, both also priests, and two sisters, one anun.[3]
| Preceded by | Fairfield University President 1958–1964 | Succeeded by |