Apr 23, 2009 / 20:45 pm
The chairman of the board of governors of Thomas Aquinas College has announced that college’s Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration, Peter L. DeLuca III, has been appointed interim college president.
College President Thomas E. Dillon died in a car accident in Ireland on April 15.
Maria O. Grant, chairman of the board of governors of the college, explained the decision in a Tuesday press release:
“Mr. DeLuca is a founder of the College, completely committed to its mission, and already deeply involved in the daily running of the school. I have every confidence that he is ready and able to take immediate charge of the affairs of the College. I know that the faculty, students, and staff of the College will give him their full cooperation and support.”
DeLuca, commenting on his appointment, said “I appreciate the confidence the board has placed in me and will do all in my power to protect and preserve the College until a new president can be selected.”