Donald P. Merrifield | |
|---|---|
 Merrifield in 1970 | |
| 11th President of Loyola Marymount University | |
| In office 1969–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Cassasa |
| Succeeded by | James N. Loughran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2010 (aged 81) San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California Institute of Technology University of Notre Dame Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Profession | Jesuit, physicist |
Donald Paul Merrifield SJ (November 14, 1928 – February 25, 2010) was an American Jesuit who served as the 11th president of Loyola University of Los Angeles. He became the first president of Loyola Marymount University president upon Loyola University's merger with Marymount College in 1973 and remained as the school's president until 1984.[1] Under Merrifield, Loyola Marymount went through a period of rapid expansion in which thirteen new buildings were constructed on the main campus.[2]
- ^ Thursby, Keith (2010-03-03). "Donald P. Merrifield dies at 81; former president of Loyola Marymount". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
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