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At a glance: St. Joe's president Mark Reed

St. Joe's president at a glance

Mark Reed became president of St. Joseph’s University a year and a half ago, Thursday February 16, 2017.
Mark Reed became president of St. Joseph’s University a year and a half ago, Thursday February 16, 2017.Read moreDAVID SWANSON / Staff Photographer

MARK C. REED

President: St. Joseph's University

Age: 43

Hometown: Huntingdon Valley

Education: Bachelor's in mathematics from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Master's in secondary educational administration from Boston College. MBA from Fairfield. Doctoral degree in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.

Last book read: The Legends Club: Dean Smith, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Valvano, and an Epic College Basketball Rivalry

Favorite book: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Favorite movie: Hoosiers

Favorite TV show: (currently) The Big Bang Theory

Favorite performing artist or band: U2

Favorite sports team: Philadelphia Phillies

Exercise of choice: Tennis

Favorite food: Sandwiches

Favorite vacation spot: Martha's Vineyard

Motto to live by: "Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today is a gift. That's why they call it the present."