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Meet the New President
Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan
selected as 25th president of Longwood University
The Longwood University Board of Visitors has announced that Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan has been selected to lead Longwood University as its 25th president.
Currently serving as dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy (USMA), Gen. Finnegan was the unanimous choice of the Board of Visitors during its special meeting held on campus March 2, 2010.
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Biography of Brig. Gen. Finnegan
Brigadier General Finnegan was born in Fukuoka, Japan, on September 20th, 1949, and was appointed to the United States Military Academy in 1967. As a cadet, he was the Chairman of the Honor Committee and Head Manager of the Army Football Team.
After graduating from West Point and being commissioned a second lieutenant in 1971, he attended the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and earned a Master of Public Administration degree in 1973.
Views from the New President
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"I've been a soldier, a lawyer, an educator, and a leader, and I've experienced the difference that education makes in the world, in settings as varied as the courtroom, the classroom, humanitarian operations in the United States and abroad, and even in war. I'm dedicated to learning, to education, and to service. I can inspire students. My entire professional career has been spent helping make people better than when they started. I believe in team-building and working together for a common purpose." ~Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan |
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Response from President Cormier
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"Patrick Finnegan is the right person at the right time for Longwood. He will bring a new and fresh spirit to the challenges the institution will face in the future. Given his solid background as chief academic officer at West Point, his in-depth experience in administration, and his expertise in friend and fund raising, he has all the attributes that are the foundation for success in higher education. In my mind, he is a 'winner!'" ~Dr. Patricia Cormier, Longwood President |
Open Forum Video
As a presidential candidate, an open forum was held on Thursday, February 11 at Longwood University during which faculty, students and staff had a chance to hear from Brigadier General Finnegan and ask their tough questions.
NOTE: Due to length, this video is separated into two parts: Part 1 (speech) and Part 2 (question and answer).
Part 1
Part 2
