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How St. Xavier College Became Xavier University, Thomas Kennealy Aug 2023

How St. Xavier College Became Xavier University, Thomas Kennealy

Publications on Xavier University History

In this essay, Thomas Kennealy, SJ, discusses the evolution of Xavier University's name from its origins as the Athenaeum (1831) to St. Xavier College (1840) to Xavier University (1930).


Was He Xavier’S Greatest Professor?, Jack Selzer Jan 2020

Was He Xavier’S Greatest Professor?, Jack Selzer

Publications on Xavier University History

Biographical essay about Karl P. Wentersdorf, a professor in the English department at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) from 1956 to 1987 written by former student Jack Selzer. The essay discusses Wentersdorf's early life, his career as an English professor, and his activities upon retirement. It reflects on the impact Wentersdorf and his teaching had on his students.


Timeline Of Campus Ministry Offices, Thomas Kennealy Jan 2017

Timeline Of Campus Ministry Offices, Thomas Kennealy

Publications on Xavier University History

Historical timeline created by Fr. Thomas Kennealy, SJ, from information found in Xavier University catalogs and other university publications. Minor additions made in 2024 by University Archives staff.


To See Great Wonders: A History Of Xavier University, 1831-2006, Roger A. Fortin Jan 2006

To See Great Wonders: A History Of Xavier University, 1831-2006, Roger A. Fortin

Publications on Xavier University History

A history of Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio from 1831-2006.


Continuity And Change: Xavier University, 1831-1981, Lee J. Bennish Jan 1981

Continuity And Change: Xavier University, 1831-1981, Lee J. Bennish

Publications on Xavier University History

Continuity and Change: Xavier University, 1831-1981, written by Lee J. Bennish, offers a comprehensive history of Xavier University through 1981.

Posted with permission of Loyola Press. All rights reserved.


Chronology: Athenaeum, St. Xavier College, Xavier University, J. Peter Buschmann Jun 1975

Chronology: Athenaeum, St. Xavier College, Xavier University, J. Peter Buschmann

Publications on Xavier University History

This is an unpublished chronology of the history of Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) written by Father J. Peter Buschmann, SJ in 1975. A brief introduction explaining the foundation of Cincinnati is included in the manuscript. The full title is Chronology: Athenaeum, St. Xavier College, Xavier University. An Arrangement of historical events and related incidents of interest in the order of occurrence.


The Historical Development Of St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, John Richard O'Leary Jan 1947

The Historical Development Of St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, Ohio, John Richard O'Leary

Publications on Xavier University History

Thesis (Master of Education)--University of Cincinnati, 1947


Jesuit Education In The Archdiocese Of Cincinnati In The Past One Hundred Years, Mary Callista Flanagan Aug 1940

Jesuit Education In The Archdiocese Of Cincinnati In The Past One Hundred Years, Mary Callista Flanagan

Publications on Xavier University History

Thesis (M.A.) University of Notre Dame, August 1940