Dr. George Donovan - Webster University

Dr. George Donovan (1931-1950; on leave 1948-1950)
Died: 1972 at age 70 Born in Massachusetts A.B., Boston College; A.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., St. Louis University Continued to teach history and international relations while president Brought many speakers to campus to talk on current events and international affairs At one time one of only four laymen to head a U.S. Catholic college or university Took a leave of absence in 1948 to head educational and cultural affairs programs with the military government in postwar Germany Return to Webster University Presidents home page

Dr. George Donovan (1931-1950; on leave 1948-1950)

[George Donovan]

Died: 1972 at age 70
Born in Massachusetts
A.B., Boston College; A.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., St. Louis University
Continued to teach history and international relations while president
Brought many speakers to campus to talk on current events and international affairs
At one time one of only four laymen to head a U.S. Catholic college or university
Took a leave of absence in 1948 to head educational and cultural affairs programs with the military government in postwar Germany