Background
Powers, William Thomas was born on February 28, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Patrick and Margaret (Touhy) Powers.
biologist clergyman college dean
Powers, William Thomas was born on February 28, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Patrick and Margaret (Touhy) Powers.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Mary's Seminary, Perryville, Missouri, 1933, Master of Arts, 1938. Bachelor of Science, De Paul University, 1940, Master of Science, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton, 1947.
Entered Congregation of the Mission, 1930.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1938. Instructor De Paul University, 1938, Princeton University, 1943-1944.
Chairman biology department De Paul University, since 1947, dean of the University College, 1951-1955, dean liberal arts 1955-1962, member board of trustees, 1948-1974, member U. Council, 1948-1974.
Dean of studies Saint John's College, 1962-1974.
Dean of studies Saint John's College, 1962-1974.
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy Science, American Association University professors, National Catholic Ednl. Association, Sigma Xi. Club: Princeton (Chicago.