The news breaking early Monday morning was a shock and eye opener. Dr. Dennis DePerro, the St. Bonaventure University president, had passed away during the night due to Covid.
Dr. DePerro had a long distinguished career in higher education before coming to Bonaventure in June of 2017.
He was an outstanding leader and most important, a friend to all,
“Words simply cannot convey the level of devastation our campus community feels right now,” said Dr. Joseph Zimmer, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “He was a great leader and an even better human being….we are heartbroken.”
Dr. DePerro saw the three largest incoming freshman classes in the last eleven years over the course of his Bonaventure tenure. He was able to implement enrollment and marketing strategies. Dr. DePerro was also behind new academic development on the undergraduate and graduate level.
Immersed in the Bonaventure culture and community DePerro supported the athletic programs at the school. He was an...
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