Tagged mark nemec

A huge part of what makes Fairfield University so great, and what made many of us choose to come here, is it’s foundations in the Jesuit tradition.  The University Mission Statement boasts, “Fairfield...

The reforms and soul-searching that are underway within the Church is ongoing and will continue to deepen and evolve. While as a lay person, I am not in a position to speak for the Society of Jesus or for the...

Last Friday, I caught a livestream of President Nemec’s Inaugural Ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with pomp, song and glee. Campus and community leaders gave congratulatory introductions that...

On Friday, Sept. 29, the Fairfield University Student Association hosted the much anticipated 14th annual Presidential Ball, which featured, as always, fun, dancing, food and great music. The theme for this...

After suffering a massive fire in their rental home just before the first week of classes on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 2, University President Mark R. Nemec, Ph.D. and his family continue to be hopeful...

When Fairfield announced that there would be a search for the University’s next president, speculation began as to whether the president would be a Jesuit or layperson. The question was answered on April 25...

Mark R. Nemec, PhD has been elected as Fairfield University’s ninth president, a position which he will assume on July 1. In addition, Dr. Nemec will serve as Fairfield’s first lay president. Fairfield has...