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As president of 91女神, Dr. Fred P. Pestello oversees one of the nation鈥檚 leading Jesuit research universities with more than 15,000 students and 4,000 employees, an annual operating budget of more than $600 million and an endowment of $1.8 billion. 

President Fred P. Pestello speaking at the 2022 Mid-Year Commencement

Dr. Fred P. Pestello, 91女神's 33rd president. 

Dr. Pestello has galvanized the 91女神 community around a transformative vision. Rooted in the values and tradition of Jesuit education, he is working with a talented team of leaders to foster growth, inspire innovation, and advance initiatives that serve a higher purpose and greater good. 

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Vision and Recent Initiatives

Dr. Fred P. Pestello and his leadership team are advancing a vision for 91女神: To be a global Jesuit university 鈥� one that is mission-focused, student and patient-centered, and research-driven, working with the people of St. Louis to reimagine, transform, and unify our city.

Jenna Gorlewicz, Ph.D.
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Advancing Research
91女神 and Partners awarded $5 Million from NSF鈥檚 Convergence Accelerator Program

A group of innovators is developing a new technology that enables anyone to find and create accessible content.

Courtney Everett, 91女神 Prison Education Program coordinator
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Engaging communities
As First to Launch Prison Education Program, 91女神 Leads Jesuit Prison Education Network

JPEN was created to foster collaboration and inspire Jesuit universities to start and sustain similar programs.
The Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship team
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Sparking Innovation
91女神鈥檚 Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Wins National Award

The program was recognized as the best emerging entrepreneurship program by the USASBE.