John D. Maguire

John D. Maguire passed away on Oct. 26, 2018, at the age of 86. He attended Washington and Lee University as an undergrad then completed his bachelor of divinity and doctorate in theology and psychiatry from Yale Divinity School. He was a Fulbright fellow in Scotland and later a Fulbright scholar in Germany, where he conducted post-doctoral research. He began his academic career at Wesleyan as a professor in the religion department. He later served as an associate provost. Throughout his career, he held many academic leadership positions such as president of the State University of New York College at Old Westbury. In 1981, he joined Claremont Graduate University and became the longest-serving president, a role he held until his retirement. He was known for his passion for civil rights. President Michael S. Roth ’78, who knew Maguire well, said, “John’s life-long, exuberant dedication to the combination of moral activism and liberal learning . . . is stamped upon the memory of all who knew him.” Maguire is survived by his family including wife Billie and their daughters Catherine ’83, Mary, and Anne.