William Burton Kennedy

Background

Kennedy, William Burton was born on April 24, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Walter John and Theresa Elizabeth (Burton) Kennedy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History magna cum laude, U. Bridgeport, 1953; Master of Arts in American Civilization, University of Pennsylvania, 1954; postgraduate, columbia U., 1954-1957.

Career

Member editorial staff, Bridgeport (Connecticut) Post Public Company, 1953-1954; director alumni relations, U. Bridgeport, 1954-1965; special assistant to chancellor for special events, U. Bridgeport, 1965-1967; instructor history, U. Bridgeport, 1955-1964; assistant to president, assistant professor of history, Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, Connecticut, 1967-1977; associate professor of history, consultant government relations, Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, Connecticut, 1977-1980; associate vice president public affairs, Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, Connecticut, 1980-1983; vice president public affairs, Sacred Heart U., Fairfield, Connecticut, since 1983.

Achievements

• William Burton Kennedy has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Indiana Colleges Universities (finance committee), Connecticut Conference Indiana Colls., Council Advancement and Support of Education, Hartford Club, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Connecticut Humanities Council.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, cycling, walking, reading History and government, classical music.

Connections

Married Irene Mary Armstrong, June 20, 1959. Children: Patrick Leo, Brian Francis, Kevin Michael.

Father:

Walter John Kennedy

Mother:

Theresa Elizabeth (Burton) Kennedy

Spouse:

Irene Mary Armstrong

child:

Kevin Michael Kennedy

child:

Brian Francis Kennedy

child:

Patrick Leo Kennedy