Eleanor Mary O'Byrne

Background

O'Byrne, Eleanor Mary was born on September 12, 1896 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Michael A. and Marie (McDonough) O'Byrne.

Education

Student, Pape School, Savannah, 1902-1908; Bachelor, Manhattanville Sacred Heart, 1921; Master of Arts, Fordham University, 1926; Bachelor, University of Oxford, 1933; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, 1936; Doctor of Humane Letters, New York University, 1953; Doctor of Humane Letters, Fordham University, 1956; Doctor of Laws, U. Notre Dame, 1964.

Career

Directress of studies, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Overbrook, Pennsylvania, 1924-1928; directress of studies, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Washington, 1928-1929; leave of residence for study abroad, 1930-1933; professor of history, warden of freshmen, Manhattanville College of Sacred Heart, 1933-1934; dean, Manhattanville College of Sacred Heart, 1934-1945; president, Manhattanville College of Sacred Heart, from 1945. Director Catholic Scholarships for Negroes, Inc. Trustee College Entrance Examination Board.

Achievements

• Eleanor Mary O"Byrne has been listed as a noteworthy University president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Catholic Education Association, American Association of University Women, Institute International Education, Association American Colls.

Connections

Father:

Michael A. O'Byrne

Mother:

Marie (McDonough) O'Byrne