Nicholas W. Smith

Father Nick Smith’s parents and uncle attended Millikin and his undergraduate education created a special place in his heart for the University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature in 1983. Father Nick grew up in Taylorville, 30 miles from the Millikin campus. He was attracted to Millikin by his family’s history of attendance and also by the small size and the inviting character of the University community. He joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon and was student assistant to Dr. Richard Pacholski, chairperson of the English Department. He gave the baccalaureate address in 2004. Father Nick went on to earn two master’s degrees at Saint Louis University. He attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, where he received two more master’s degrees. He serves as the Rector (Pastor) of the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral), adjacent to the Gateway Arch; director of the Office of Sacred Worship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis; instructor at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Saint Louis University; and campus minister at Saint Louis University. At Millikin, Father Nick established the Smith/Orlandini Scholarship, the Smith/Orlandini Award, the Smith/Pacholski Award, and is a regular supporter of and contributor to the Exercise Science & Sports Program.