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Cheryl A. McConnell Elected First Woman to Lead Saint Joseph’s University

Saint Joseph’s University’s (PA) Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University’s 172-year history, effective immediately. Dr. McConnell is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as Saint Joseph’s interim president since last June, and as provost and chief academic officer for three years prior.
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