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Saint Leo University’s governing board is a group of volunteers who exemplify the university’s six core values. They all generously give their time, talent, and treasure to enhance the education that our students receive. This year, three board members have completed their terms, and we thank them for their service.

borrell-168-NEW_05-03-2012-goodAnthony J. Borrell Jr. has strong ties to Saint Leo. His father attended Saint Leo College Preparatory School for the sixth through eighth grades, and the Borrell Family Foundation has endowed a scholarship with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay in honor of his mother, Mrs. Z. G. “LLa LLa” Borrell, for the benefit of a Saint Leo student-athlete. Borrell served on the Saint Leo Board of Trustees from 2008 to 2017, and offered wise counsel on the Business Affairs Committee. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University, is a lifelong resident of Tampa, FL, and is president of Wilbey Industrial Service Corporation, an investment company. In addition to his work at Saint Leo and the family foundation, Borrell is active on other boards, including the University of Tampa and Y-NOT, LLC. He is active with the Egypt Temple Shrine, the American Legion, the Economic Club of Tampa, the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, the Tampa Chapter of the American Council of Foreign Relations, and the Florida West Coast Business Hall of Fame.


Mullen,-Dennis.jpg-goodDennis M. Mullen ’76 served on the Saint Leo Board of Trustees over the course of 20 years, including two terms as chair (2007–2009 and 2015–2017). In recognition of his dedication to Saint Leo, in April 2017, the university awarded him an honorary degree, as well as the Marion Bowman Distinguished Service Medal. He is president of the Mullen Group, LLC, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Saint Leo College. Other highlights of his career include his roles as president and CEO of Birds Eye Foods and other food companies, president and CEO of the Greater Rochester (NY) Enterprise, and chairman and CEO of Empire State Development. A resident of Rochester, NY, he has served on boards of directors for B&G Foods, Foster Farms, Karma Beverage, McQuaid Jesuit High School, and other organizations.


Lynch,-Bishop-goodMost Reverend Robert N. Lynch ’97 served as the bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL, for nearly 21 years before retiring in late 2016. During his time as bishop, he expanded the reach of Catholic Charities—including the creation of Pinellas Hope, a Catholic Charities initiative for the homeless—and oversaw nearly $300 million in construction projects. He earned his M.Div. from Pope John XXIII National Seminary and was honored by Saint Leo with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Now a trustee emeritus, he lent his expertise to the Academic Affairs Committee.


We are pleased to announce one new member to the board.

Bishop-Parkes---Cleric-Suit_Approved-goodMost Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL, has joined the university’s board of trustees, effective July 1. He was ordained a priest on June 26, 1999, and installed as the fifth Bishop of St. Petersburg on January 4, 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, as well as a Sacred Bachelor of Theology degree and a Canon Law degree from the Pontifical Gregorian University. Bishop Parkes also serves on the board of directors for Catholic Relief Services; the board of trustees for St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and St. John Vianney College Seminary; the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Budget and Finance Committee; the USCCB Native American Affairs Subcommittee; and the Table Foundation Board.

At Saint Leo University, we have much to be proud of. Here is just some of the good news from recent months.


Lion's Roar (3)Saint Leo University was named one of the best regional universities and best values in higher education in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. Saint Leo ranked 62nd among regional universities in the South, which marks a rise from its previous ranking of 71st. In addition, the university was named one of the Best Value Regional Universities-South


Lion's Roar (2)Saint Leo was also ranked highly in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees (tied for 59th) and was named to the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans list (tied for 37th).


MFS17_Designation-(1)Saint Leo University earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs, and Military Spouse. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to servicemembers and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career.


MFS17_Top10-1.jpgSaint Leo was also named a Top 10 Gold-level Military Friendly® School Award recipient in the category of large, private institutions for 2017. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship, and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2017 Military Friendly® Schools and Employers. Saint Leo was ranked No. 3 in the nation in its category and one of the “best of the best,” according to Victory Media.


CaptureFor the fourth consecutive year, Saint Leo University received recognition from Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) as a leader in the nation for providing education to those who are serving or who have served in the armed forces. Saint Leo earned the designation of Top School in its 2017 Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education.


Lion's Roar (1)Saint Leo University was selected as one of the Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 by Military Times. The eighth annual Best for Vets rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ comprehensive school-by-school survey of veteran and military student offerings and rates of academic achievement.

Saint Leo ranked eighth in the country in the Online & Nontraditional School category, which recognizes the university’s commitment to educating military personnel, veterans, and their families wherever they may be—even if they are deployed.


Lion's Roar (4)Saint Leo’s commitment to community service recently garnered national honors as the university was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2015 for measurable acts of community service by students, faculty, and staff. The honor roll is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service’s strategic commitment to engage millions of college students in service and celebrate the critical role of higher education in strengthening communities, according to its website.


For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Leo University’s online MBA Sport Business program has been recognized as one of the top online sports management programs in the world by the prestigious industry publication SportBusiness International.


 

At Saint Leo University, we have much to be proud of. Here is just some of the good news from recent months.


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Ed WeekThe School of Education & Social Services was cited by Education Week as an example of a college that successfully equips future teachers to employ technology skillfully and effectively in public school classrooms.


Jesse Goolsby

In Spring 2016, Saint Leo University announced the launch of a new, low-residency Master of Arts in Creative Writing program. To earn this Master of Arts degree, students complete 36 hours of graduate study in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. In an option unique to the Saint Leo program, those who are interested in writing about war experiences will select one of those genres, but instead of taking generalized writing courses within their specialty, they will enroll in courses in fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry that reflect wartime or postwar experiences. U.S. Air Force officer and novelist Jesse Goolsby (above) was a guest speaker during the program’s eight-day residency at University Campus in July. He is the author of the novel I’d Walk with My Friends If I Could Find Them (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), winner of the Florida Book Award for Fiction.


2016 Top Work Places

For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Leo University was included as a Top Workplace in the annual survey published by the Tampa Bay Times. This year, Saint Leo ranks 15th in the category of large employers, meaning those with more than 500 employees.


DHSNSASaint Leo University’s Bachelor of Science in computer science met the standards needed for Saint Leo to be considered a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The new recognition is jointly sponsored and approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and has been awarded to Saint Leo through the year 2021.


Calling on You

As university president, Dr. William J. Lennox Jr., receives many invitations to presidential inaugurations and convocations at peer institutions. When he is unable to attend, alumni are often called upon to represent Saint Leo. The university would like to extend appreciation to the following people who have represented the university at recent inaugurations.

Robert L. Padala ’73
Adelphi University–Garden City Campus

Kevin B. Reynolds ’94
Rollins College

John J. Sullivan ’77
Tulane University

Frank A. Trilla ’84
The Benedictine University

 

Our alumni, students, faculty, and staff enjoy a variety of special events throughout the year. Take a few moments to experience Saint Leo in Pictures. Click on any photo below to learn more.

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Burke Tomaselli ’16 (left) and Zoe Mathieu ’16 facing off in the mock presidential debate. During fall semester, Saint Leo University students in a broad range of academic classes created a fictitious (but realistic) two-party American presidential campaign. Students assumed the roles of candidates, staff, press, security consultants, and other key players, culminating with a debate between the fictitious Republican and Democratic presidential nominees on November 13.