Office of the President

The University's visionary leadership and commitment to academic excellence guide the institution's mission and future growth.

On July 1, 2017 Mark R. Nemec, PhD, became the 9th Ignatian and first lay President of Fairfield University.

Past Presidents of Fairfield University

Fairfield University's first president, John J. McEleney (1942–1944).

Fairfield University's second president, James H. Dolan (1944–1951).

Fairfield University's third president, Joseph D. Fitzgerald (1951–1958).

Fairfield University's fourth president, James E. Fitzgerald (1958–1964).

Fairfield University's fifth president, William C. McInnes (1964–1973).

Fairfield University's sixth president, Thomas R. Fitzgerald (1973–1979).

Fairfield University's seventh president and President Emeritus, Aloysius P. Kelley (1979–2004).

Fairfield University's eighth president and President Emeritus, Jeffrey P. von Arx (2004–2016 ).

Lynn M. Babington PhD, RN Interim President (January 2017 – June 2017).

Mark R. Nemec PhD
President

Wendy Wolfe
Executive Assistant to the President
(203) 254-4000, x2217

Melinda Good
Executive Assistant
(203) 254-4000, x2675

Kristine Carroll
Director of Board Relations
(203) 254-4000, x2289

Rev. Paul Rourke, S.J.
Vice President, Mission and Ministry
(203) 254-4000, x2256

Office of the President
Fairfield University
Bellarmine Hall
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824