Murphy, Janet Gorman was born on January 10, 1937 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Edwin Daniel and Catherine Gertrude (Hennessey) Gorman. Bachelor of Arts, University Massachusetts, 1958, postgraduate 1960-1961, Doctor of Education, 1974, honorary Doctor of Laws 1984.
Graduate 1960-1961, Education
Teacher English and history John Jay Lynch Junior High School, Holyoke, 1958-1960. Teacher English, Chestnut Junior High School, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1961-1963. Instructor English and journalism Our Lady of Elms College, Chicopee, 1963-1964.
Member of staff Massachusetts State College, Lyndonville, Vermont, 1977-1983.
President Missouri Western State College, Saint Joseph, since 1983.
Member campaign staffRobert F Kennedy Presidential Campaign, 1967.
