Background
Deegan, John Edward was born on March 31, 1935 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Kathleen Marguerite (McGrath) Deegan.
Deegan, John Edward was born on March 31, 1935 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Kathleen Marguerite (McGrath) Deegan.
Bachelor, Villanova University, 1957. Master of Arts in Modern European History, Villanova University, 1960. Master of Arts in Secondard School Adminstrn, Villanova University, 1965.
Doctor of Philosophy in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education, American University, 1971.
Director studies, Msgr. Bonner high School, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 1961-1969; associate dean student activities, Villanova U., 1972-1973; assistant professor education, Villanova U., 1972-1981; department chairman education, Villanova U., 1975-1976; vice president student life, Villanova U., 1976-1981; president, Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts, since 1981.
Member Order St. Augustine. Member American Association for Higher Education, American Association Colleges, Association Catholic Colleges and Universities, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi. Clubs: K. of C.