Ambrose Burke

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Ambrose Burke was the 8th president of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa from 1949-1956. He was an English scholar with a Yale doctorate. During his term as president, St. Ambrose built an administration building and Christ the King Chapel. Dealing with many issues surrounding World War II, Burke was able to temporarily peak enrollment between 1500 and 1600 students. At one point, Burke also delivered a three-part series during the Catholic Hour on NBC entitled, "Sainthood, the Universal Vocation." He left St. Ambrose after being appointed to St. Mary's Parish in Clinton, Iowa.

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Preceded by Carl Meinberg	President of St. Ambrose University 1940–1956	Succeeded by William J. Collins