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Scott Pilarz

Scott R. Pilarz SJ (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021) was an American Jesuit priest and academic. He served two stints as president of the University of Scranton, first from 2003 to 2011 and again from 2018 until 2021. Pilarz was announced as the successor of Kevin Quinn on March 21, 2017, serving until his death in 2021.[1][2] Prior to returning to Scranton, Pilarz served as the president of Marquette University and Georgetown Prep.[3]

Scott Pilarz
24th & 27th President of the University of Scranton
In office
July 1, 2018 – March 10, 2021
Preceded byHerb Keller, S.J.
Succeeded byJeff Gingerich, Ph.D.
In office
July 1, 2003 – July 1, 2011
Preceded byJoseph M. McShane, S.J.
Succeeded byKevin Quinn, S.J.
23rd President of Marquette University
In office
August 1, 2011 – October 6, 2013
Preceded byRobert A. Wild, S.J.
Succeeded byRobert A. Wild, S.J.
Personal details
Born(1959-07-31)July 31, 1959
DiedMarch 10, 2021(2021-03-10) (aged 61)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Alma materGeorgetown University
Fordham University
Weston School of Theology
City University of New York
ProfessionJesuit priest, academic

As an academic, Pilarz was considered an expert on medieval and Renaissance literature as well as Jesuit education.[3]

Early life and education edit

Scott Pilarz was raised by his parents, Joan and Joseph Pilarz, in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, a suburb of Camden and Philadelphia.[4] Pilarz has a younger sister, Susan.[4]

Pilarz graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1977. He received a bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University in 1981,[3] although he had initially enrolled at Georgetown with the intention of studying politics.[4] Pilarz became interested in the priesthood as an undergraduate student at Georgetown and put together a plan to join the Jesuits during his senior year. Pilarz elaborated on his interest in a 2010 article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "I remember going into the library, sneaking into the stacks, looking at books about Jesuits. I wouldn't want all my friends to know I was thinking about this. It was kind of an impulse thing at the time...I thought I'd give this a shot and I did...And it felt right all the way along."[4] Pilarz told his family of his decision to join the Jesuits after dinner at their home in Voorhees, New Jersey.[4] He first entered the Society of Jesus in August 1981[4] and was ordained a Catholic priest within the Jesuit order in 1992.[3]

Pilarz later obtained a master's degree in philosophy from Fordham University.[3] He also attended Weston School of Theology, where he received two additional master's degrees in theology and divinity.[3] Pilarz completed his doctorate in English from the City University of New York (CUNY).[3] His doctoral dissertation, entitled Sacerdotal Self-Fashioning: Priesthood in the Poetry of Robert Southwell, S.J., and John Donne, earned Pilarz the CUNY Alumni Achievement Prize for Dissertation Excellence in 1997.[5]

Academic career edit

Pilarz was considered to be an expert on medieval and Renaissance literature.[3]

He taught philosophy at the Ss. Peter & Paul Seminary at the University of Ibadan in Ibadan, Nigeria while studying for his master's degrees at the Weston School.[5] Pilarz was also appointed professor of English at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia in 1994.[4][6]

Georgetown University edit

Pilarz began teaching at his alma mater, Georgetown University, as an assistant professor of English in 1996.[4] The Georgetown University class of 1999 awarded Pilarz the Edward B. Bunn, S.J., Award for Faculty Excellence for service and teaching.[5] In 2002, he was appointed the interim university chaplain at Georgetown.[4] The appointment of chaplain also gave Pilarz a seat in the cabinet of Georgetown President John J. DeGioia.[4]

During his tenure as a Georgetown faculty member, Pilarz became involved in a movement to revive the university's Jack the Bulldog live mascot called "Bring Back Jack."[7] In 1998, Pilarz collaborated with three students and co-founders of the Hoya Blue fan club – Michael Boyle, Austin Martin, and Kathleen Long – to bring back the bulldog mascot tradition at Georgetown.[8] The Hoya Blue club and the senior class raised $1,500 to purchase Jack, Georgetown's first live mascot since the 1970s.[9] Pilarz personally picked up the new Jack the Bulldog, who was named John P. Carroll then a nine-month-old puppy, upon his arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport on February 16, 1999.[9] Pilarz became Jack's caretaker and roommate at Georgetown.[7][9] He would walk Jack in the mornings and evenings while student volunteers walked the bulldog mascot during the day while Pilarz was in class or other university functions.[9]

Pilarz was named the President of the University of Scranton in 2003.[10] He brought "John P. Carroll" with him from Georgetown to Scranton when he became President of the University of Scranton in July 2003.[7] "John P. Carroll" was retired in May 2003 so that he could accompany Pilarz to Scranton.[8] Financial donations from Hoya Blue, the Hoya Hoop Club, the Office of the President and alumni allowed for the purchase of Jack's successor bulldog at Georgetown.[8] Jack the Bulldog turned eleven years old in 2010 and lived with Pilarz at the University of Scranton until he became President of Marquette University during the summer of 2011.[7] Pilarz was expected to move with "John P. Carroll" to Milwaukee when he became President of Marquette University in August 2011,[7] but the dog died at the Pilarz's parents home in Voorhees, New Jersey, on September 16, 2011, at the age of 12.[11]

President of the University of Scranton edit

Pilarz joined the University of Scranton's board of trustees in 2000.[5] Then-president Joseph McShane notified members of the board in December 2002 that he would leave the University of Scranton to become president of Fordham University.[10] Pilarz was approached by several members of the Scranton board who proposed that he submit his name as a candidate to succeed McShane.[10] Pilarz submitted his name for inclusion in the presidential search after discussing the matter with his Provincial in Baltimore.[10]

The University of Scranton named Pilarz as its 24th president in an announcement on April 23, 2003.[10] He assumed the presidency on July 1, 2003, succeeding outgoing president McShane. Pilarz's inauguration took place on September 26, 2003.[12]

One of the centerpieces of Pilarz's tenure at Scranton has been the development and implementation of a strategic plan called "Pride, Passion, Promise – Shaping Our Jesuit Tradition".[4] The plan has included a $125 million capital campaign overseen by Pilarz which intended to transform the 58-acre (230,000 m2) campus[13] through the construction of new facilities including a new campus center, two new dormitories and a science building.[4] In January 2008, a $35 million campus center, Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center, was completed.[3] The new 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m2) Loyola Science Center, an $83 million building which is the largest capital and construction project in the history of the University of Scranton, was expected to open during the fall 2011 semester.[3][14] On September 14, 2010, the university blessed and broke ground for the two new $33 million dormitories, which will contain apartment-style dorms and a fitness center.[14] The dorms, with a combined 189,000 square feet (17,600 m2) of space, will house 400 additional students on campus.[14] In remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony, Pilarz noted that the new dormitories would "add a splendor to this gateway corridor to the city" of Scranton, Pennsylvania.[14] Additionally, The Commons, the main walkway through the campus, has been expanded to include portions of Clay Avenue and Linden Street during Pilarz's tenure, effectively lengthening the campus.[14] The entire $125 million capital campaign, including the Science Center and dormitories currently under construction, was expected to be completed in fall 2011.[4]

Pilarz oversaw launch of a $100 million fundraising campaign, beginning in April 2008.[3] Pilarz has also been credited with boosting the university's student enrollment.[3] Scranton had a total undergraduate and graduate student population of approximately 5,500 people, as of 2010.[3] Scranton has also continued to excel academically under Pilarz. U.S. News & World Report ranked Scranton as number 10 out of 165 universities and colleges in the Northeast United States in August 2010.[13]

In August 2010, Pilarz led a delegation of University of Scranton officials to Rwanda to seek potential partnerships between the university and the Rwandan government.[15] Pilarz announced that the University of Scranton and the Rwandan Ministry of Education would sign a memorandum of understanding to promote faculty and student exchanges.[15] In an interview with The New Times newspaper, Pilarz stated, "Due to the history of Rwanda and its tremendous improvement in human rights promotion and economic development, we are seeking to partner with the Government of Rwanda to integrate an examination of the country into the life of the university."[15]

Pilarz initiated the creation of a support group for gays and lesbians at the University of Scranton called "Inclusion Initiative", explaining "There is no room for prejudice on a Catholic campus."[4]

Throughout his tenure at Scranton, Pilarz had continued to teach at least one course each semester, focusing on a diverse range of subjects, including 16th-century British literature,[3] Renaissance poetry and a course called "Playing God: Theatrical Expression of Divinity."[4]

In 2010, author Ronald M. Shapiro profiled Pilarz as one of thirty-eight individuals included in his book, "Dare to Prepare: How to Win Before You Begin," which became a New York Times bestseller.[6] Shapiro cited Pilarz's work at the University of Scranton and his fundraising skills for his inclusion in the book.[6]

President of Marquette University edit

Pilarz was elected to the board of trustees of Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2009.[4] In March 2010, Pilarz attended his first meeting as a board member.[3] Coincidentally, Marquette President, Robert A. Wild, announced his intention to retire in 2011 after fifteen years as president of the university during the same month.[3][4] A presidential selection committee, headed by Mary Ellen Stanek, began searching for Wild's successor.[3]

On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, the Marquette Board of Trustees unanimously selected Pilarz as Marquette University's 23rd President and successor to Wild.[16][3] Pilarz served as the President of the University of Scranton until he was succeeded by Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. on July 1, 2011. He officially became president of Marquette University on August 1, 2011.[17]

Pilarz notified the Marquette University Board of Trustees on September 20, 2013, of his decision to resign as university president at the end of the fall semester 2013; the semester ended on December 14, 2013. After 10 years serving in the capacity of a university president, Pilarz planned to pursue new apostolic work as a Jesuit priest.[18]

Later life edit

Pilarz accepted his appointment to become President of Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda Maryland, starting effectively on July 1, 2014.[19]

The University of Scranton announced on March 21, 2017, that Pilarz would succeed Quinn as the 26th President of the university.[1] He was subsequently inaugurated on July 1, 2018.[19] He announced one month later on August 29 that he had been diagnosed earlier that year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[20]

Pilarz died on March 10, 2021, in Scranton.[21] He was 61, and suffered from complications related to ALS.[20][22]

Professional achievements edit

Board memberships edit

Pilarz was previously a member of the State Ethics Commission for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2005 until 2008.[5] He served as the representative of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) to the board of directors of the American Council on Education (ACE) from 2005 until 2008.[6]

Pilarz has been a member of the University of Scranton board of trustees since 2000 and Marquette University's board of trustees since 2009. He was the president of the board of Camden Catholic High School in New Jersey.[5] He was also a board member of Boston College, Scranton Preparatory School, Scranton Tomorrow and the United Nations of Northeastern Pennsylvania as of 2010.[6]

Awards edit

Most recently, Pilarz was awarded an honorary degree from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 2010.[6] He was the recipient of Georgetown University's John Carroll Award in 2009, the highest honor awarded from the Georgetown University Alumni Association.[5] He has also been awarded the Lackawanna Bar Association Chief Justice Michael J. Eagan Award for Dedicated Service and the Slovak Republic St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Sciences Great Medal of St. Elizabeth Award.[5]

Membership edit

Pilarz was a member of numerous professional, academic and cultural organizations including the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America, the Shakespeare Association of America, the Academy of American Poets, the Modern Language Association, the John Donne Society and The Renaissance Society of America.[6]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., to Serve Again as President of The University of Scranton | Royal News: August 27 2018". news.scranton.edu.
  2. ^ Carroll, Kevin (March 10, 2021). "University of Scranton's Pilarz dies from ALS complications". Times Leader. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Walker, Don (August 31, 2010). "Marquette selects expert on Jesuit education as new president". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Glauber, Bill (September 4, 2010). "Marquette University's next president, Pilarz, is spirited leader". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 23, 2010. One night, after dinner at the family's home in Voorhees, N.J., he broke the news to his parents, Joan and Joseph, and his younger sister, Susan.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h (PDF). University of Scranton. Marquette University. May 1, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 1, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g . BizTimes Daily. August 31, 2010. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  7. ^ a b c d e Heller, Chris (September 7, 2010). "Former Georgetown professor named president of Marquette". Vox Populi. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  8. ^ a b c . Georgetown University. Archived from the original on June 9, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  9. ^ a b c d Richmond, Derek (November 12, 2002). "Jack the Bulldog, Far from Your Average Roommate". The Hoya. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
  10. ^ a b c d e Richmond, Derek (April 25, 2003). . The Hoya. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  11. ^ "Rest in Peace, Jack the Bulldog (1998–2011)". Jacques of all Trades. September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  12. ^ "The Inauguration of the Twenty-Fourth President, Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J." University of Scranton. September 29, 2003. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
  13. ^ a b Hughes, Christopher J. (September 5, 2010). . Times Leader. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  14. ^ a b c d e Falchek, David (September 15, 2010). "University of Scranton breaks ground on modified dormitories". The Times-Tribune (Scranton). Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  15. ^ a b c Kwizera, Charles (August 13, 2010). "U.S. Varsity Seeks Ties". The New Times (Rwanda). AllAfrica.com. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  16. ^ "Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Elected President Of Marquette University Effective Summer 2011". The University of Scranton. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  17. ^ "Fr. Pilarz meets the press at luncheon". Catholic Herald. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee. November 10, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  18. ^ "Milwaukee: Marquette University president stepping down". Twincities.com. September 19, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  19. ^ a b "The 27th President of The University of Scranton". Scranton.edu. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  20. ^ a b . The Scranton Times-Tribune. March 10, 2021. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  21. ^ . The Scranton Times-Tribune. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  22. ^ Shastri, Devi (March 11, 2021). "Rev. Scott Pilarz, who led Marquette University during busy time and then abruptly stepped down in 2013, dies from ALS at 61". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 12, 2021.

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Scott R Pilarz SJ July 31 1959 March 10 2021 was an American Jesuit priest and academic He served two stints as president of the University of Scranton first from 2003 to 2011 and again from 2018 until 2021 Pilarz was announced as the successor of Kevin Quinn on March 21 2017 serving until his death in 2021 1 2 Prior to returning to Scranton Pilarz served as the president of Marquette University and Georgetown Prep 3 The ReverendScott PilarzSJ24th amp 27th President of the University of ScrantonIn office July 1 2018 March 10 2021Preceded byHerb Keller S J Succeeded byJeff Gingerich Ph D In office July 1 2003 July 1 2011Preceded byJoseph M McShane S J Succeeded byKevin Quinn S J 23rd President of Marquette UniversityIn office August 1 2011 October 6 2013Preceded byRobert A Wild S J Succeeded byRobert A Wild S J Personal detailsBorn 1959 07 31 July 31 1959DiedMarch 10 2021 2021 03 10 aged 61 Scranton PennsylvaniaAlma materGeorgetown University Fordham UniversityWeston School of TheologyCity University of New YorkProfessionJesuit priest academic As an academic Pilarz was considered an expert on medieval and Renaissance literature as well as Jesuit education 3 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Academic career 2 1 Georgetown University 2 2 President of the University of Scranton 2 3 President of Marquette University 2 4 Later life 3 Professional achievements 3 1 Board memberships 3 2 Awards 3 3 Membership 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education editScott Pilarz was raised by his parents Joan and Joseph Pilarz in Pennsauken Township New Jersey a suburb of Camden and Philadelphia 4 Pilarz has a younger sister Susan 4 Pilarz graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1977 He received a bachelor s degree in English from Georgetown University in 1981 3 although he had initially enrolled at Georgetown with the intention of studying politics 4 Pilarz became interested in the priesthood as an undergraduate student at Georgetown and put together a plan to join the Jesuits during his senior year Pilarz elaborated on his interest in a 2010 article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel I remember going into the library sneaking into the stacks looking at books about Jesuits I wouldn t want all my friends to know I was thinking about this It was kind of an impulse thing at the time I thought I d give this a shot and I did And it felt right all the way along 4 Pilarz told his family of his decision to join the Jesuits after dinner at their home in Voorhees New Jersey 4 He first entered the Society of Jesus in August 1981 4 and was ordained a Catholic priest within the Jesuit order in 1992 3 Pilarz later obtained a master s degree in philosophy from Fordham University 3 He also attended Weston School of Theology where he received two additional master s degrees in theology and divinity 3 Pilarz completed his doctorate in English from the City University of New York CUNY 3 His doctoral dissertation entitled Sacerdotal Self Fashioning Priesthood in the Poetry of Robert Southwell S J and John Donne earned Pilarz the CUNY Alumni Achievement Prize for Dissertation Excellence in 1997 5 Academic career editPilarz was considered to be an expert on medieval and Renaissance literature 3 He taught philosophy at the Ss Peter amp Paul Seminary at the University of Ibadan in Ibadan Nigeria while studying for his master s degrees at the Weston School 5 Pilarz was also appointed professor of English at Saint Joseph s University in Philadelphia in 1994 4 6 Georgetown University edit Pilarz began teaching at his alma mater Georgetown University as an assistant professor of English in 1996 4 The Georgetown University class of 1999 awarded Pilarz the Edward B Bunn S J Award for Faculty Excellence for service and teaching 5 In 2002 he was appointed the interim university chaplain at Georgetown 4 The appointment of chaplain also gave Pilarz a seat in the cabinet of Georgetown President John J DeGioia 4 During his tenure as a Georgetown faculty member Pilarz became involved in a movement to revive the university s Jack the Bulldog live mascot called Bring Back Jack 7 In 1998 Pilarz collaborated with three students and co founders of the Hoya Blue fan club Michael Boyle Austin Martin and Kathleen Long to bring back the bulldog mascot tradition at Georgetown 8 The Hoya Blue club and the senior class raised 1 500 to purchase Jack Georgetown s first live mascot since the 1970s 9 Pilarz personally picked up the new Jack the Bulldog who was named John P Carroll then a nine month old puppy upon his arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport on February 16 1999 9 Pilarz became Jack s caretaker and roommate at Georgetown 7 9 He would walk Jack in the mornings and evenings while student volunteers walked the bulldog mascot during the day while Pilarz was in class or other university functions 9 Pilarz was named the President of the University of Scranton in 2003 10 He brought John P Carroll with him from Georgetown to Scranton when he became President of the University of Scranton in July 2003 7 John P Carroll was retired in May 2003 so that he could accompany Pilarz to Scranton 8 Financial donations from Hoya Blue the Hoya Hoop Club the Office of the President and alumni allowed for the purchase of Jack s successor bulldog at Georgetown 8 Jack the Bulldog turned eleven years old in 2010 and lived with Pilarz at the University of Scranton until he became President of Marquette University during the summer of 2011 7 Pilarz was expected to move with John P Carroll to Milwaukee when he became President of Marquette University in August 2011 7 but the dog died at the Pilarz s parents home in Voorhees New Jersey on September 16 2011 at the age of 12 11 President of the University of Scranton edit Pilarz joined the University of Scranton s board of trustees in 2000 5 Then president Joseph McShane notified members of the board in December 2002 that he would leave the University of Scranton to become president of Fordham University 10 Pilarz was approached by several members of the Scranton board who proposed that he submit his name as a candidate to succeed McShane 10 Pilarz submitted his name for inclusion in the presidential search after discussing the matter with his Provincial in Baltimore 10 The University of Scranton named Pilarz as its 24th president in an announcement on April 23 2003 10 He assumed the presidency on July 1 2003 succeeding outgoing president McShane Pilarz s inauguration took place on September 26 2003 12 One of the centerpieces of Pilarz s tenure at Scranton has been the development and implementation of a strategic plan called Pride Passion Promise Shaping Our Jesuit Tradition 4 The plan has included a 125 million capital campaign overseen by Pilarz which intended to transform the 58 acre 230 000 m2 campus 13 through the construction of new facilities including a new campus center two new dormitories and a science building 4 In January 2008 a 35 million campus center Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center was completed 3 The new 200 000 square foot 19 000 m2 Loyola Science Center an 83 million building which is the largest capital and construction project in the history of the University of Scranton was expected to open during the fall 2011 semester 3 14 On September 14 2010 the university blessed and broke ground for the two new 33 million dormitories which will contain apartment style dorms and a fitness center 14 The dorms with a combined 189 000 square feet 17 600 m2 of space will house 400 additional students on campus 14 In remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony Pilarz noted that the new dormitories would add a splendor to this gateway corridor to the city of Scranton Pennsylvania 14 Additionally The Commons the main walkway through the campus has been expanded to include portions of Clay Avenue and Linden Street during Pilarz s tenure effectively lengthening the campus 14 The entire 125 million capital campaign including the Science Center and dormitories currently under construction was expected to be completed in fall 2011 4 Pilarz oversaw launch of a 100 million fundraising campaign beginning in April 2008 3 Pilarz has also been credited with boosting the university s student enrollment 3 Scranton had a total undergraduate and graduate student population of approximately 5 500 people as of 2010 3 Scranton has also continued to excel academically under Pilarz U S News amp World Report ranked Scranton as number 10 out of 165 universities and colleges in the Northeast United States in August 2010 13 In August 2010 Pilarz led a delegation of University of Scranton officials to Rwanda to seek potential partnerships between the university and the Rwandan government 15 Pilarz announced that the University of Scranton and the Rwandan Ministry of Education would sign a memorandum of understanding to promote faculty and student exchanges 15 In an interview with The New Times newspaper Pilarz stated Due to the history of Rwanda and its tremendous improvement in human rights promotion and economic development we are seeking to partner with the Government of Rwanda to integrate an examination of the country into the life of the university 15 Pilarz initiated the creation of a support group for gays and lesbians at the University of Scranton called Inclusion Initiative explaining There is no room for prejudice on a Catholic campus 4 Throughout his tenure at Scranton Pilarz had continued to teach at least one course each semester focusing on a diverse range of subjects including 16th century British literature 3 Renaissance poetry and a course called Playing God Theatrical Expression of Divinity 4 In 2010 author Ronald M Shapiro profiled Pilarz as one of thirty eight individuals included in his book Dare to Prepare How to Win Before You Begin which became a New York Times bestseller 6 Shapiro cited Pilarz s work at the University of Scranton and his fundraising skills for his inclusion in the book 6 President of Marquette University edit Pilarz was elected to the board of trustees of Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2009 4 In March 2010 Pilarz attended his first meeting as a board member 3 Coincidentally Marquette President Robert A Wild announced his intention to retire in 2011 after fifteen years as president of the university during the same month 3 4 A presidential selection committee headed by Mary Ellen Stanek began searching for Wild s successor 3 On Tuesday August 31 2010 the Marquette Board of Trustees unanimously selected Pilarz as Marquette University s 23rd President and successor to Wild 16 3 Pilarz served as the President of the University of Scranton until he was succeeded by Rev Kevin P Quinn S J on July 1 2011 He officially became president of Marquette University on August 1 2011 17 Pilarz notified the Marquette University Board of Trustees on September 20 2013 of his decision to resign as university president at the end of the fall semester 2013 the semester ended on December 14 2013 After 10 years serving in the capacity of a university president Pilarz planned to pursue new apostolic work as a Jesuit priest 18 Later life edit Pilarz accepted his appointment to become President of Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda Maryland starting effectively on July 1 2014 19 The University of Scranton announced on March 21 2017 that Pilarz would succeed Quinn as the 26th President of the university 1 He was subsequently inaugurated on July 1 2018 19 He announced one month later on August 29 that he had been diagnosed earlier that year with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS 20 Pilarz died on March 10 2021 in Scranton 21 He was 61 and suffered from complications related to ALS 20 22 Professional achievements editBoard memberships edit Pilarz was previously a member of the State Ethics Commission for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2005 until 2008 5 He served as the representative of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities AJCU to the board of directors of the American Council on Education ACE from 2005 until 2008 6 Pilarz has been a member of the University of Scranton board of trustees since 2000 and Marquette University s board of trustees since 2009 He was the president of the board of Camden Catholic High School in New Jersey 5 He was also a board member of Boston College Scranton Preparatory School Scranton Tomorrow and the United Nations of Northeastern Pennsylvania as of 2010 6 Awards edit Most recently Pilarz was awarded an honorary degree from King s College in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania in 2010 6 He was the recipient of Georgetown University s John Carroll Award in 2009 the highest honor awarded from the Georgetown University Alumni Association 5 He has also been awarded the Lackawanna Bar Association Chief Justice Michael J Eagan Award for Dedicated Service and the Slovak Republic St Elizabeth University of Health and Social Sciences Great Medal of St Elizabeth Award 5 Membership edit Pilarz was a member of numerous professional academic and cultural organizations including the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America the Shakespeare Association of America the Academy of American Poets the Modern Language Association the John Donne Society and The Renaissance Society of America 6 See also editPortals nbsp Biography nbsp CatholicismReferences edit a b Reverend Scott R Pilarz S J to Serve Again as President of The University of Scranton Royal News August 27 2018 news scranton edu Carroll Kevin March 10 2021 University of Scranton s Pilarz dies from ALS complications Times Leader Retrieved March 10 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Walker Don August 31 2010 Marquette selects expert on Jesuit education as new president Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Retrieved September 22 2010 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Glauber Bill September 4 2010 Marquette University s next president Pilarz is spirited leader Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Retrieved 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