With a heavy heart, we share the sad news of the passing of Emeritus Professor, James Murphy. Jim began his teaching career at Villanova University in 1963 and retired in 2010. Over the course of his 47-year tenure, he made a lasting impact as a professor of English and Irish Studies, at Villanova and across the Irish diaspora.
He was the founding director of Villanova’s Irish Studies Program, launched in 1979, and was instrumental in the creation of the Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair of Irish Studies and the Villanova Center at NUI Galway. Please click here to read his full obituary.
To learn more about Jim's time with Villanova English, you can also listen to an audio interview with Jim and fellow alumnus Professor Charlie Cherry on the Villanova English podcast.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís (his like will not be seen again)!
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| Jim Murphy celebrating St. Brigid's Day / James Joyce's birthday, 2025 |