J. Steward LaCasce '52

He received a Ph.D. In English Literature from Columbia University in New York City (1966), and taught at Boston University before moving to Burlington, Vermont, in 1972 to found what became known as Burlington College, where he served as President for 22 years until his retirement in 1994.

While President of Burlington College, LaCasce was a founding member and later a president of the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges, a member and later a president of the Vermont Higher Education Council, and a member of the Council on Higher Education Institutions of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the region's accrediting agency. He received honorary degrees from Burlington College and the University of Vermont.

LaCasce is survived by his husband of 58 years, Robert LaCasce (formerly Saikevicz), three nieces, and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Elroy O. and Marion S. LaCasce, his sister Marion and three brothers, Charles, Joseph, and Elroy, Jr.

At his request, LaCasce will have no funeral or memorial service.