Scott Pilarz | |
|---|---|
| 24th & 27th President of the University of Scranton | |
| In office July 1, 2018 – March 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Herb Keller, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D. |
| In office July 1, 2003 – July 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. McShane, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Quinn, S.J. |
| 23rd President of Marquette University | |
| In office August 1, 2011 – October 6, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Wild, S.J. |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Wild, S.J. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1959 |
| Died | March 10, 2021 (aged 61) Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Fordham University Weston School of Theology City University of New York |
| Profession | Jesuit priest, academic |
Scott R. Pilarz SJ (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021) was an American Jesuit priest and academic. He served two stints as president of the University of Scranton, first from 2003 to 2011 and again from 2018 until 2021. Pilarz was announced as the successor of Kevin Quinn on March 21, 2017, serving until his death in 2021.[1][2] Prior to returning to Scranton, Pilarz served as the president of Marquette University and Georgetown Prep.[3]
As an academic, Pilarz was considered an expert on medieval and Renaissance literature as well as Jesuit education.[3]
- ^ "Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., to Serve Again as President of The University of Scranton | Royal News: August 27 2018". news.scranton.edu.
- ^ Carroll, Kevin (March 10, 2021). "University of Scranton's Pilarz dies from ALS complications". Times Leader. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
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