John I. Jenkins
John I. Jenkins | |
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Jenkins at Notre Dame Stadium in 2014 | |
| 17th President of the University of Notre Dame | |
| In office July 1, 2005 – June 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Malloy |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Dowd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Ignatius Jenkins December 17, 1953 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA, MA) University of Oxford (BPhil, DPhil) Jesuit School of Theology (MDiv, STL) |
John Ignatius Jenkins, C.S.C. (born December 17, 1953) is an American Catholic priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross who served as the 17th president of the University of Notre Dame from 2005 to 2024. He previously served as its vice-president and associate provost.
He was chosen as president by the Notre Dame board of trustees on April 29, 2004. His tenure began on July 1, 2005 and ended on June 1, 2024.