James H. Dolan

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James H. Dolan, S.J. was the 2nd President of Fairfield University. During his tenure, Fairfield University was chartered by the State of Connecticut to grant degrees in 1945; the first class of 303 male students was admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences in 1947; and the College of Arts and Sciences was accredited by the State of Connecticut and the first summer session of undergraduate courses was held in 1949.^[1]

[edit] External links

• Profile of Rev. James H. Dolan, S.J.
• Fairfield University
• The Fairfield Jesuit Community

Preceded by John J. McEleney, S.J.

Fairfield University President 1944–1951

Succeeded by Joseph D. FitzGerald, S.J.

[edit] References

1. ^ http://www.fairfield.edu/x16888.xml