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About Daniel J. Curran

Dr. Daniel Curran is a Professor of Sociology as well as a president emeritus of the University of Dayton. He was the university's 18th president and its first lay leader. He came to Dayton in the summer of 2002 from St. Joseph University in Philadelphia. As a professor, he has taught courses in criminology, social problems, juvenile justice and white collar crime.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Most of Dr. Curran's research has focused on ways to address social inequality. He sees one of the roles of Catholic universities as "a social force for change."

Positions

2016 - Present President Emeritus, University of Dayton
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2002 - Present Professor, University of Dayton ‐ Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
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2002 - 2016 President, University of Dayton
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Courses

  • Criminology
  • Social Problems
  • Juvenile justice
  • White collar crime

Education

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1980 PhD, University of Delaware
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1978 MA, Temple University
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1973 BS, Saint Joseph's University
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Links

Contact Information

Phone: 937-229-4122

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