Istruzione e Formazione
American College Dublin appoints Joseph Rooney as President and CEO
The Irish-American Rooney family were founding members of the Ireland Fund, a worldwide charitable organization that has raised millions of dollars for Irish charities.
Rooney previously served as dean of the College of Hospitality Management at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida . He joined the university in 1989 as an associate professor and director of the University Club. During his time at Lynn , he helped grow the hospitality program significantly. He also served two years as academic dean for American College Dublin, Lynn's sister school.
He currently serves as a trustee of the Irish American University and Rosarian Academy in Palm Beach . He is also a board member of Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland , the Economic Council of Palm Beach County and the Society of Human Resource Management.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , he is the son of Patrick and Sandra Rooney . He is the grandson of Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr. , who was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football franchise in the National Football League, and the nephew of Daniel Rooney , a former United States Ambassador to Ireland . He is married to Kelly and has three children, Joseph Jr., Lawrence and Melissa.
Rooney earned his doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University . He also graduated from Florida International University with his master's degree and Indiana University of Pennsylvania with his bachelor's degree.
About American College Dublin
American College Dublin (ACD) is an Irish-American university offering bachelor's and master's degrees accredited in the U.S. and Ireland . Located in the heart of Dublin , in the family home of acclaimed writer Oscar Wilde , ACD provides the perfect backdrop to inspire Irish (and Irish-at-heart) students to excel in business and the arts. Learn more at iamu.edu.