College during the past four years. In addition to the accomplishments that Archabbot Douglas and Mr. Donahue have recognized, the many service
to prosper by working together.” “Br. Norman has been a big part of Saint Vincent College’s success and it is fitting that his decades of leadership
“His proven leadership and administrative skills, and his love for Saint Vincent are unparalleled.” — J. Christopher Donahue, chair of the Board of Directors
Assistant Football Coach Eric Thatcher was among the hundreds of students, faculty and staff who attended the congratulatory reception for President-elect Br. Norman Hipps, O.S.B., on January 27.
and mission learning initiatives you have instituted at Saint Vincent are a testimony to your deep faith and we are grateful to you.” “I am thankful for the support of my Benedictine confreres, fellow alumni and benefactors, especially the charitable foundations in Latrobe, Pittsburgh and nationally, as well as governmental agencies,” Br. Norman concluded. “I look forward to working together with our Board of Directors, faculty and staff to offer our students a distinctive Benedictine education. We will continue
on this campus culminate in this appointment,” Mr. Towey said. “I am excited for him and the College.” As Dean, Br. Norman has had a leadership role in the largest construction project in the College’s history with the renovation and construction of the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion, a $39 million project that will provide Saint Vincent students with a state-of-the-art facility for science education. The first phase of construction will be completed with the opening of the core building this fall.