His doctorate came from The Catholic University of America where he later became President. On his becoming President a student from Columbia University, where he served with distinction as Dean of the School of General Studies stated of him: "He's a really good guy in the American tradition. He comes on as almost goody-goody, at the same time he's a very clever, shrewd diplomat.
The distinguished academic received his doctoral degree from The Catholic University of America, where he later became President. Upon taking office, a student from Columbia University, who had collaborated with him as Dean of the School of General Studies, stated: "He's an exemplary figure in the American tradition. He presents himself as almost morally upright, while also demonstrating remarkable intelligence and strategic acumen.