James Creagan

James Creagan is a Professor and Ambassador in Residence at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), San Antonio, where he also serves as a Fellow at the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas. Previously, he served as President of John Cabot University (Rome, Italy) from 1999 to 2005, becoming President Emeritus thereafter. He held roles as a Guest Scholar at the University of Notre Dame’s Kellogg Institute and has maintained active involvement in global affairs through advisory boards and diplomatic engagements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame
• Ph.D. from the University of Virginia

Research & Expertise: His career spans three decades in U.S. diplomacy, with a focus on international relations, humanitarian service, and institutional leadership. His advisory roles include membership in the Latin American Advisory Council of Notre Dame, San Antonio World Affairs Council, and U.S. Global Leadership Coalition.

Awards:

• Honorary Citizen of Honduras
• Caritas Christi Award for Humanitarian Service
• Italian Order of Merit (Commendatore)
• Cavalier of the Order of St. Gregory (Vatican)

Leadership & Service: He chairs multiple boards, including Texas Water Mission and San Antonio Council for International Visitors, and collaborates with the Fulbright Association. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, he bridges cultural and diplomatic divides through his academic and advisory work.