Robert E. Kenna, S.J. (1844–1912) was appointed

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's 9th and 12th president after the presidency of John Pinasco and Joseph W. Riordan. He was first a student, then professor, then president from 1888 to 1893 and again from 1899 to 1905.

References

* *Gerald McKevitt, S.J. The University of Santa Clara: A History, 1851-1977 (Page 331) http://www.thesantaclara.com/2.14532/stories-behind-buildings-benefactors-revealed-1.1868373 1844 births 1912 deaths 19th-century American Jesuits Presidents of Santa Clara University Presidents of the University of San Francisco {{US-academic-administrator-stub