William Francis Cunningham

Background

Cunningham, William Francis was born on February 9, 1931 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Francis and Constance Emma (Cox) Cunningham.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Holy Cross College, 1954; Master of Arts, Boston College, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1961; Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa, Le Moyne College, 1994.

Career

Assistant Professor of English,, Duquesne U., 1955-1963; professor, Le Moyne College, 1963-1978; Professor of English, Creighton U., since 1978; dean College Arts and Sciences, Creighton U., 1978-1987; acting vice president for academic affairs, Creighton U., 1986-1987; vice president academic affairs, Creighton U., 1987-1993; special assistant to president, Creighton U., 1993-1996; dean emeritus, since 1994; retired, 1997. Danforth associate, since 1974.

Achievements

• William Francis Cunningham has been listed as a noteworthy university administrator, language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member College Board (council on college-level services, Executive Committee Midwestern regional assembly 1980-1984), American Society 18th-century Studies.

Connections

Married Eleanor Mary Bissonette, December 27, 1956. Children— Margaret Ann, William John, Mary Elizabeth.

Father:

William Francis Cunningham

Mother:

Constance Emma (Cox) Cunningham

Spouse:

Eleanor Mary Bissonette