About John Smithson
John Smithson was a military officer.
John W. Smithson is an American college administrator who has served as the interim President of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 18, 2011, until June 30, 2012. He is the first president of Saint Joseph's University who is not a member of the Jesuits.
Smithson is a resident of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1968 However, O'Keefe withdrew from the nomination several months before taking office citing health concerns, including "serious cardiovascular issues."
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