Brother Ronald Gallagher Named 28th President of Saint Mary's College

Brother Ronald Gallagher, F.S.C., Ph.D., has been named the College's 28th president. Gallagher will begin his term on Jan. 1, 2005.

Gallagher's appointment was made by Brother Visitor Stanislaus Campbell, F.S.C., following the unanimous recommendation by the Saint Mary's College board of trustees.

"It was apparent during our presidential search process that Brother Ronald's close ties to students, faculty and alumni will greatly enhance Saint Mary's Lasallian mission," said Campbell. Read more...
Press Release and Photo:

* Brother Ronald Gallagher Named 28th President of Saint Mary's College of California (Dec. 14, 2004)
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Letter to the College Community:

* Letter from Brother Stanislaus Campbell, F.S.C. and Nicholas G. Moore (Dec. 14, 2004)

Biographical Information:

* Brother Ronald Gallagher's Biography
* Brother Ronald Gallagher's CV [pdf]

Presidential Search Committee:

* Presidential Search Committee Links

Media Coverage:

* New Saint Mary's President Sees Social, Financial Tasks (Contra Costa Times, Jan. 3, 2005)
* "New Era at Saint Mary's" (Contra Costa Times Editorial, Dec. 16, 2004)
* St. Mary's New Head No Stranger to Campus (San Francisco Chronicle, Dec. 15, 2004)
* St. Mary's Department Head is Named School's President (Contra Costa Times, Dec. 15, 2004)
* Saint Mary's Hires New President (Monterey Herald, Dec. 15, 2004)