Kevin Mackin

Kevin Mackin, O.F.M. (1937 or 1938 – November 15, 2025) was an American academic administrator and Roman Catholic priest. He was president of Siena College in Loudonville, New York, from 1996 to 2007.

Life and career

On July 1, 2008, he became president of Mount Saint Mary College, a private, independent, coeducational, four-year liberal arts college, located in Newburgh, New York. Mackin's inauguration as president took place on October 17, 2008. He replaced former president Sr. Anne Sakac, O.P., who had been president since 1976.^[1]

In April 2010, Seton Hall University announced that he was one of two finalists for the presidency of Seton Hall. Shortly thereafter, Fr. Mackin withdrew his name from consideration.^[2]

Mackin remained as president of Mount Saint Mary College until 2014, describing his decision to step down, in part, to address "health issues."^[3]

Mackin died on November 15, 2025, at the age of 87.^[4][5]

References

1. "Mount Saint Mary President Rev. Kevin Mackin to step down". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
2. "Finalist for Seton Hall University president's post withdraws from running". nj. April 14, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
3. "Mount Saint Mary President Rev. Kevin Mackin to step down". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
4. "Fr. Mackin, Siena's ninth president, dies at 87". WNYT. November 16, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
5. Ryan, Stephanie (November 16, 2025). "Siena University announces passing of ninth president, Fr. Kevin Mackin". CBS6 News. Retrieved November 20, 2025.

Sources

• "Mackin's world travels lead to Newburgh". Albany Times-Union. July 3, 2008. Retrieved July 27, 2008. ^{[dead link]}
• "Fr. Mackin ready to build on a strong legacy at The Mount". Mid-Hudson News Network. July 1, 2008. Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved July 27, 2008.

External links

• Mount Saint Mary College - President's Office Archived 2008-07-30 at the Wayback Machine
• Seton Hall University