Congratulations!

Best wishes for a long and productive career at Saint Joseph’s University as its president while maintaining the values and rigor of a strong Jesuit education. And always remember to consider the students in every decision you make.

Congratulations!

Beth, Harry (83) and Lauren (22) Morgan"

Congratulations President McConnell

Dear President McConnell,  
Congratulations on your Inauguration!  We loved your energy at the freshman orientation this summer and we are looking forward to your vision for SJU in the future.  We are all excited for you and your leadership!

All the best,

Jonathan and Barbara Ryan

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your Inauguration! Wishing you many happy successful fulfilling years at St Joe’s ❤️.
We love your vision and passion for the university and more importantly it’s students. We are new hawks this year and look forward to the next 4 years and beyond. Thank you for all you do.

Congratulations and go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!

Wishing you success in your role at this wonderful school. We are honored to be a part of Saint Joseph's University with you.

Best.
Joanne Minerva, M.D.

Thank you for leading a new generation of Hawks. It makes me a proud graduate to finally see a woman at the helm. Good luck to you and to the entire University community. Thank you for leading a new generation of Hawks. It makes me a proud graduate to finally see a woman at the helm.  Good luck to you and to the entire University community.

Congratulations

Congratulations and best wishes!!! Look forward to great accomplishments under your leadership at Saint Joseph's.

Congratulations, Cheryl!!

Congratulations!

I am so pleased for you--and for Saint Joseph's!  You are a one-in-a-million and I am positive you will do well!  

Blessings as you for forward,

Shirley

Congratulations and Thank YOU!

Hi Dr. McConnell,

Congratulations on your new position on the occasion of your inauguration. I am very pleased to see that you are taking over the helm of SJU.  I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and let you know how impressed I was by you on the move-in date for my son. He was part of the AIM program and we were in the parking lot by McShain Hall getting ready to unload the car and you stopped to say hello. I didn't realize who you were in that moment and when I find out, I was quite impressed that you were out and about welcoming students and families. Kudos to you for doing that. I think it says a lot about you and I'm confident you're going to do great things at SJU. I crossed paths with several other staff that day and none were as warm and welcoming as you, so thank you for that.

Best of luck in your new job and congratulations again!

YAHOO!!

Dr. McConnell,

Thanks for being such an inspiring example for all women of the Saint Joseph's University community!! I love seeing you and Bear at all our campus events :)

Congratulations

Congratulations!!!
Welcome aboard...here's wishing you many successful years!!!

Congratulations!

Dear President McConnell, 

Congratulations and best wishes to you on your inauguration. We are so happy to be under your guidance as our son embarks on his college career (Class of 2027).

Wishing you all the best,
The Brennan family

Congratulations!

Dear President McConnell:

As an alumnus of SJU (87) and a fellow CPA, I know that I am leaving my daughter (Lainie), Class of 2027 in great hands. 

I am certain you will do great things and in a Jesuit way.

Joe

Congratulations

First and foremost congratulations!  My daughter Bella is a student here and she absolutely made the right decision to go to St Joe's she couldn't be happier in her decision.

Congratulations!

Congratulations President McConnell and go hawks!
- Caroline Dufner ‘23

Congratulations

Wishing you the very best as you lead the University. You inspire all who are on stage, front and back of house, or working behind the scenes.

Joseph P. Benincasa (he, him, his), Class of 1972
President & CEO, Entertainment Community Fund (formerly, the Actors Fund)
* Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation
* Actors Fund Home
* Actors Fund Productions

Heartfelt Congratulations to an AMAZING Person!

Dear Dr. McConnell,

I offer you my most heart felt congratulations on the occasion of your inauguration. I am lucky to call such an impressive leader a colleague, mentor and friend. I am more confident and more excited for the future of SJU than I have been in my 16 years at the University.

Sincerely,

Clint

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Wishing you all the best as you embark on this important journey! Our students are in the most capable hands!

Thank you!

Dr. McConnell,

Thank you for working so hard to make SJU a great place to be. I wish you lots of success in your new role and look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Rich Bell ‘18
Office of Undergraduate Admission

Congratulations

I’m glad to hear we finally have a women President arriving on Friday!! Good luck on the future years here at Saint Joseph's University! 

Can’t wait to meet you soon President McConnell. ♡

Congratulations!

From Rockhurst to Hawk Hill, Congratulations indeed! Wishing you a very successful tenure!!

Congratulations President McConnell!

Congratulations, President McConnell! As an alumnus now of Saint Joseph's, I know that the University is in great hands with you at the helm. I look forward to coming back and seeing all of the amazing work you do as our school's leader!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Dr. McConnell! Wishing you success and happiness in your new position as president!

Congratulations - You Will Be Great

I wanted to extend best wishes to you and to Saint Joseph’s University on your inauguration as President.  I enjoyed reading about your professional accomplishments as part of your announcement. What a well-deserved appointment as well as an indicator of your excellence as a leader and higher education.

As you embark on this new role, I’m sure you will face many obstacles, but please stay encouraged by the students and families that you will continue to impact.

If there is ever anything I can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.

- Sherman Washington

Hearty Congratulations!

Dear Dr. McConnell,

Congratulations, and wish you all the best and success as Saint Joseph’s University’s 29th President. I am so happy and proud to know that you are the First Female president in the University’s 172-year history. This is such a proud moment for all women. Very happy to see women leaders succeed and take leadership roles. As we all know ladies are gifted with the ability to do multitasking and be successful in all assigned duties.  My son Sidharth Sreedhar is a freshman at Saint Joseph's and my family will be there with your journey for the next 4 years.

As you embark your journey at Saint Joseph's as the first female President, may you fill with the needed support, love, courage, confidence, and ability to face challenges. Move forward with positive spirit and I wish you all the success to shape the future vision of Saint Joseph's University.

Good Luck.

Dr. Jaimol Sreedhar, PhD

Always. Forward.

Congratulations President McConnell! Looking forward to an amazing first year with you at the helm and to the success of all of the incredible initiatives currently happening at Saint Joseph's University. Wishing you all the best on the eve of your inauguration and again, congratulations on taking on such a worthy and prestigious opportunity. #THWND

Many congratulations

Dear Cheryl,
I feel very proud of being at SJU at a time where we are inaugurating you as our first female president. Congratulations!

SOAR

President McConnell,
Thanks for helping us SOAR for Today and Forward!  I look forward to supporting your vision and efforts. 

Tom Fithian
Office of Advancement 

PS.  We had a blast at community cornhole today.

Thank you for being a leader

Dr. McConnell, 
My whole life my mother has been my role model. We watched each other grow up, through the tough and proud moments as we all endure.  The importance of having strong women leaders has never been a distance thought of mine but a must. She is the foundation of my family and what I live for today. I welcome you to this new journey in your life as a leader, a person, and as a friend. 

Sincerely, 
Noah

Congratulations Dr. McConnell!!! I’m not sure if you remember me but my name is Daniel De Lude and we met briefly at the club fair near the Hawks for Just Employment table. I’m currently helping Dr. Weidner’s research on living wages on Jesuit Campuses. Something tells me our paths will cross again, so I wanted to extend my gratitude to you for your inauguration! Keep putting students and staff first, and you will continue to do great.

Congratulations!

Cheryl,

I am so excited for this next chapter of your career! You have been such a great leader and colleague these last two years I have been here. I look forward to continuing to support you and your vision for SJU.

Kristin

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your inauguration and best wishes for a successful and rewarding tenure at Saint Joseph’s. THWND!

Congratulations!!! can't wait for a good year!!!

Congratulations

Congrats!

- Garrett Carella

Sending Warm Wishes!

Wishing you the best at St. Joe's and many years of happiness and growth!

Congratulations

Congratulations!!!
Welcome aboard...here's wishing you many successful years!!!

Congratulations and Welcome!

Dear Madam President,
You have broken through the Venerable Stained Glass Ceiling with Flying Colors and Graceful Aplomb. 
We look forward to your creative innovations and savvy discernments.

Always,

Your Favorite Storyteller,
Ed Stivender '68"

Congratulations!

Congratulations Dr. McConnell, on your inauguration on behalf of the Food Marketing Association!

Congratulations Dr. McConnell! I feel so inspired by your leadership and look forward to the ways you continue to lead our university with integrity, intelligence, and poise. Thank you for listening, being present, and caring about the well-being and efforts of the entire community.

Congratulations!

President McConnell, 

As a parent of a current Junior, we wish you all the best in leading Saint Joseph's University into the next chapter!  

Best wishes,

The Helmer Family

Dear President McConnell,

Congratulations on your inauguration as the 29th President of Saint Joseph's University. May Our Good Lord bless you and guide you as you undertake this new position.

Godspeed

Congratulations!

Saint Joseph's University is so very lucky to have you as their fearless leader.
Wishing you all the best on your Inauguration Day!

#THWND

The Hoban Family 
(Kevin '24)

From Saint Joseph's Athletics Equipment Room Manager

Congratulations Dr. McConnell!

Congratulations Dr McConnell! I look forward to seeing how you lead and grow our fantastic university.

- Ashley Hills

Congratulations

All the best and God bless, Dr. McConnell!

- Mark Patrick Guerin

Dear President McConnell,

Thank you for taking the position as president of my alma mater.  As a student there, I learned to critically think as a person of faith, and from that faith express myself in word and in action.  I found lifelong friends, i studied in Napoli and discovered my love of Italian culture, cuisine and music,  and I found my vocation to the Society of Jesus.  The Jesuits and many lay colleagues there inspired me to new heights and depths.  Hawk Hill will forever hold a deep place in my heart.  May your leadership and passion for higher education in a Catholic and Jesuit context allow the institution to excel to new heights and depths.  May you know God’s Blessings and lean -in to God for greater assistance.  +A.M.D.G.  Chuck Frederico, S.J., ‘95

This photo is of my two room mates and closest friends Jeremy Culp, ‘95 and Mark Thomas, ‘95 (captains of the Lacrosse team in the 94-95 season.

At Last!

Dear Dr. McConnell, 

From the moment I met you, I felt you were destined for this role. As a member of the second class of women graduates of the “day college” in 1975, I have watched the progress of the University with pride but also with hope. Women’s voices and contributions- faculty, staff and students-have brought so much success to SJU but now, I look forward to your leadership the way women lead —for ALL, always forward. Here you are, Cheryl. At last. We’ve been waiting for you. Brava!