Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
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Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J. 1940 - 2025

Saint Joseph’s University mourns the passing of Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., who served as University president from 1986 to 2003.

Saint Joseph’s University mourns the passing of Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., who served as University president from 1986 to 2003. Having led the University for 16 years during a period of rapid change, Fr. Rashford will be remembered for shaping Saint Joseph's future and campus into what they are today.

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Saint Joseph's statue in front of Barbelin Hall

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Mandeville Hall

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1987: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., on a Caterpillar bulldozer at the McShain Hall groundbreaking.
1989: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., with Denis Lucey of Cork College in Ireland during his visit to SJU’s campus. President Rashford is presenting Lucey with a decorative Saint Joseph’s University plaque.
1990: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., presenting the Bene Merenti medals to several faculty members, including Catherine S. Murray, Thomas J. Donahue, and others.
1992: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., speaking at the dedication of the Chapel of St. Joseph.
1993: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., and Charles D. Brennan at a scholarship fundraising event for University College during the 50th anniversary.
1993: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., awarding diploma to graduate.
1994: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., and the choir during Convocation in the Chapel of St. Joseph, Oct. 6, 1994.
2003: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., pictured in the Saint Joseph’s yearbook.
2010: Nicholas Rashford, S.J. (left), Haub School of Business Dean Joseph DiAngelo Jr., BS '70, EdD (center), and former Campbell Soup Company CEO and President Douglas Conant (right) at the 20th anniversary celebration of the EMBA program in 2010.
2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.
2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.
2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.
2019: Portrait of Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.
2023: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at the inauguration of Saint Joseph’s 29th President, Cheryl A. McConnell.

1987: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., on a Caterpillar bulldozer at the McShain Hall groundbreaking.

1989: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., with Denis Lucey of Cork College in Ireland during his visit to SJU’s campus. President Rashford is presenting Lucey with a decorative Saint Joseph’s University plaque. 

1990: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., presenting the Bene Merenti medals to several faculty members, including Catherine S. Murray, Thomas J. Donahue, and others.

1992: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., speaking at the dedication of the Chapel of St. Joseph.

1993: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., and Charles D. Brennan at a scholarship fundraising event for University College during the 50th anniversary.

1993: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., awarding diploma to graduate.

1994: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., and the choir during Convocation in the Chapel of St. Joseph, Oct. 6, 1994.

2003: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., pictured in the Saint Joseph’s yearbook. 

2010: Nicholas Rashford, S.J. (left), Haub School of Business Dean Joseph DiAngelo Jr., BS '70, EdD (center), and former Campbell Soup Company CEO and President Douglas Conant (right) at the 20th anniversary celebration of the EMBA program in 2010.

2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.

2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.

2010: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at The Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Fame.

2019: Portrait of Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.

2023: Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J., at the inauguration of Saint Joseph’s 29th President, Cheryl A. McConnell. 

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