In response to complaints, then president of Marist College, Dr. Dennis Murray, assured the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York that Marist College is truly independent, and does not identify itself as a Catholic college in any way.
Jackson has been nominated for many Academy Awards during his career - and he certainly had his hands full when he scooped three Oscars at the 2004 Academy Awards - winning Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Fact file: New Zealand screen industry
Since 1980, Jackson has won a total of 13 Grammy Awards from 36 nominations throughout his career. In 1984, he won a record 8 Grammy Awards. In addition he has received the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Four of his recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.