Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Paul C. Reinert, S.J.
Born August 12, 1910
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Marker
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Paul C. Reinert, S.J.. Born August 12, 1910. A dominant force in Saint Louis University's rise in national stature, Father Paul C. Reinert, S.J. earned three degrees there before joining the faculty in 1944. He was the university's president from 1949-1974 and chancellor from 1974-1990. Believing education should be accessible to all, he worked tirelessly to revitalize both the university and the surrounding Midtown community. A recognized leader in education, Reinert served many national organizations and wrote two significant books on higher education, recipient of nearly forty honorary doctorates and countless awards for his service, Paul C. Reinert was foremost a "Jesuit and a priest," selfless in his pursuit in educational reform.
A dominant force in Saint Louis University's rise in national stature, Father Paul C. Reinert, S.J. earned three degrees there before joining the faculty in 1944. He was the university's president from 1949-1974 and chancellor from 1974-1990. Believing education should be accessible to all, he worked tirelessly to revitalize both the university and the surrounding Midtown community. A recognized leader in education, Reinert served many national organizations and wrote two significant books on higher education, recipient of nearly forty honorary doctorates and countless awards for his service, Paul C. Reinert was foremost a "Jesuit and a priest," selfless in his pursuit in educational reform.
Location. 38° 39.37′ N, 90° 18.482′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of Kingsland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is
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at or near this postal address: 6650 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kay Thompson (here, next to this marker); Ozzie Smith (a few steps from this marker); Michael McDonald (a few steps from this marker); Jimmy Connors (a few steps from this marker); Mary Engelbreit (a few steps from this marker); Marsha Mason (a few steps from this marker); Jackie Joyner-Kersee (within shouting distance of this marker); David Merrick (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University City.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
