Eric J. Barron
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Eric James Barron (born October 26, 1951) is an American academic administrator who was the 18th president of Pennsylvania State University from 2014 until 2022.[1] He previously was the 14th president of Florida State University and director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado.
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Eric J. Barron | |
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18th President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
In office May 12, 2014 – May 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Rodney Erickson |
Succeeded by | Neeli Bendapudi |
14th President of Florida State University | |
In office February 1, 2010 – April 2, 2014 | |
Preceded by | T. K. Wetherell |
Succeeded by | John E. Thrasher |
8th Director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research | |
In office 2008–2010 | |
Preceded by | Timothy Killeen |
Succeeded by | Roger Wakimoto |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-10-26) October 26, 1951 (age 72) Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Florida State University (B.S.) University of Miami (M.S. and Ph.D.) |
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