Heffron, John M.

John M. Heffron is Professor of History and Dean of Students at Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, California. He also serves as Associate Director of the Pacific Basin Research Center, a research unit of the University. Prior to joining Soka University of America, Heffron taught at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Montana State University, and in the State University of New York system at both Fredonia and Buffalo. Heffron holds a Ph.D. and MA in History from the University of Rochester and a BA in History from Princeton University. He has also held research and teaching fellowships f...