Office of the President

Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., President

McDermott Hall, 1st floor
201-761-6010
president@spc.edu

Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. 22nd President of Saint Peter's College

I will be forever grateful to all of the members of the Saint Peter’s College Community for the tremendous inaugural celebration - - your outpouring of support, kindness and solidarity overwhelmed me and my family. We enjoyed every part of the inaugural activities – from the Inaugural Ball to the combined alumni-student concert and coffeehouse, from the outstanding lectures and service events to Saturday’s ceremonies. I am thankful for your kindness throughout all of the activities, evidenced in many ways – from congratulatory letters and other gestures of support, to the historic gift to the College in my name of an original score by Conductor Dr. Yi-Li Lin of the Hudson Symphony Orchestra in honor of this occasion in our history.

I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. Eileen Poiani for her phenomenal work as chair of the Inauguration Committee; to all of the members of the committee for their excellent efforts; to the individuals and departments who executed the details that made the events so successful; and to the students, alumni and other community members who shared their talents and gifts throughout this inaugural celebration.

I have always been proud to be a member of Saint Peter’s, but now I am in awe of the tremendous generosity of spirit that exists in our community. In my inaugural speech, I concluded with the statement that, “I am thrilled to be the 22nd President of Saint Peter’s College.” May I now add that I am truly blessed to serve as your President.

Thank you once again for your great work, your deep kindness, and your never-ending generosity.

Eugene J. Cornacchia
President

Inaugural Q & A with Dr. Cornacchia

In his inaugural interview, Saint Peter’s new President discusses his influences, his plans and his vision for New Jersey’s Jesuit College.

Presidential Inauguration

Photographs and speeches from the October 20th inauguration celebration.

Announcing the 22nd President of Saint Peter's College

At a welcoming ceremony on May 14, 2007 Francis G. Ziegler introduced Eugene J. Cornacchia as the 22nd President of Saint Peter's College.  At this event we were privileged to hear remarks from Rev. Gerald J. Chojnacki, S.J., Provincial, New York Society of Jesus, and a benediction from Rev. Edward J. Heavey, S.J., Rector of the Jesuit Community of Saint Peter's College.  Dr. Cornacchia's remarks are available online.