Dicastery for Culture and Education

Catholic Distance University to Appoint New President

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honorable Maria Sophia Aguirre, Ph.D., a distinguished Ordinary Professor of Economics and researcher in the field of finance, family, and economic development, will be appointed the third President of Catholic Distance University on July 1, 2023.
  • A tenured faculty member at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Aguirre has 30 years of teaching and research experience, while holding leadership positions at the academic program level, department and school levels, as well as the university at large.
  • and then a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame with concentrations in monetary and fiscal policies and international financial markets.
  • FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary Kate White, Director of Communications, Catholic Distance University, 300 S. George St., Charles Town, WV 25414 [email protected] ; 304-724-5000, ext.