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New Rochelle, NY, April 11, 2001 - Brother James A. Liguori, CFC, president of Iona College, has announced that Richard Petriccione, Iona's Athletics Director, will succeed Lois Fahey as Vice President for Advancement. Fahey announced her resignation late last month and said that she leaves Iona with "mixed emotions," but with an abiding belief in the mission of the College. A move to Pennsylvania precludes her from remaining at Iona. "In her two years at Iona, Fahey has devoted herself tirelessly to the achievement of the goals of the division and of Iona College," said Brother Liguori. "She will be missed."

Petriccione '81,'95MS, who has been with Iona for more than 20 years and has been Athletics Director for 12 years, will assume his new position on July 1, 2001. His title shall be Vice President for Advancement & External Affairs. The main focus of his first year in this office will be the successful completion of the public phase of the capital campaign.

Petriccione commented, "I am very excited for this opportunity to work with Brother Liguori and enlarge the scope of my work in advancing the mission of Iona College."

Dr. Warren Rosenberg, dean of Iona's School of Arts and Science has agreed to chair the search committee for the new athletics director. The committee will include faculty and students.

For questions or more information please contact:
Meghan Finn
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
tel: 914 633-2005 fax: 914 637-2711

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