Presentations on Xavier University history

Rev. Thomas G. Savage, S.J., Memorial Scholarship Program

Publication Date

11-9-2025

Document Type

Presentation

Duration

00:18:10

Subjects

Xavier University, Thomas Savage, Alumni

Biographical

Thomas Savage joined the Xavier University faculty in 1962, served as chair of the English department from 1965-1971, and co-chaired the department with Joe Wessling from 1971-1975. During his career, he also served as moderator for the student newspaper (Xavier News) and was a member of the university's publications committee. He lived in Brockman Hall. In fall 1970, he spent a semester at the University of Mississippi doing pastoral work and part-time teaching. He published And Now a Word from Our Creator with Loyola University Press in 1972, and was appointment as confessor at Mercy Center in Cincinnati that same year. Fr. Savage, SJ, died November 17, 1975 after complications from surgery.

Description

This video compilation documents the Rev. Thomas G. Savage, S.J., Memorial Scholarship Program held at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) on November 9, 2025. The video was captured and created by Nicole Nantz.

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