Joseph A. Favazza

Joseph A. Favazza is an American religious scholar and academic administrator serving as the 11th President of Saint Anselm College.

Joseph Favazza
11th President of Saint Anselm College
Assumed office
July 15, 2019
Preceded bySteven DiSalvo
Personal details
BornMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Children4
Alma materSt. Meinrad College (BA)
KU Leuven (MA, PhD)
Harvard University (GrCirt)

Early life and education

Favazza is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. He took theology courses at the University of St. Michael's College before earning a Master of Arts and PhD in religious studies from KU Leuven. He also earned a certificate in executive management from Harvard Business School.[1]

Career

Favazza began his career as a professor of religious studies at Rhodes College before becoming Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. Prior to assuming his position at Saint Anselm College, Favazza was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stonehill College. Favazza was selected to serve as the 11th President of Saint Anselm in 2019, and took office on July 15, 2019.[2][3]

Personal life

Favazza's wife, Paddy Cronin Favazza, is a researcher in the field of early childhood education. The couple have four children, including three adopted from Romania.[4]

References
  1. "The 11th President: Dr. Joseph A. Favazza | Saint Anselm College". www.anselm.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  2. Fassi '21, Janelle. "Saint Anselm welcomes Favazza as new president". The Saint Anselm Crier. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  3. "New president at Saint Anselm to be inaugurated next month". AP NEWS. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
  4. Chihara, Michelle. "Father Figures". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
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