Michael Scanlan

American priest and college president (1931-2017)

PersonDied aged 85humanQ16092002

Also known as Vincent Michael Scanlan

Born: December 1, 1931
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Died: January 7, 2017
Birthplace: Long Island
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: Catholic priest
, Catholic theologian
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Education: Williams College
, Harvard Law School
, Saint Francis University
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Employer: Franciscan University of Steubenville
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Vincent Michael Scanlan, T.O.R. was an American Catholic priest of the Franciscan Third Order Regular. He was responsible for the revival of the College of Steubenville, now known as Franciscan University of Steubenville. Scanlan served as president of the university for 26 years and then 11 years as chancellor before retiring in 2011. He died in 2017 and was later accused of covering up sexual misconduct, and of sexually abusing a child.

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Sex or gender: male
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Given name: Michael
Religion or worldview: Catholic Church
Family name: Scanlan
Different from: Michael Scanlan
Writing language: English

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