Ronald Roskens
American academic (1932–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ronald William Roskens (December 11, 1932 – February 27, 2022) was an American academic. He was the president of the University of Nebraska System from 1977 to 1989.[2] Roskens was a member and past National President of Sigma Tau Gamma.[3] He served as Administrator of USAID from 1990 to 1992. Ronald W. and Lois G. Roskens Hall, finished in Fall 2011, located on the campus of University of Nebraska Omaha, is named after the Roskens.[4][5]
Quick Facts 3rd President of the University of Nebraska system, Preceded by ...
Ronald Roskens | |
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3rd President of the University of Nebraska system | |
In office January 1, 1977 – July 31, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Durward B. Varner |
Succeeded by | Martin Massengale |
11th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Omaha | |
In office July 1, 1971 – December 31, 1976 | |
Preceded by | John Victor Blackwell |
Succeeded by | Del Weber |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-12-11)December 11, 1932 Spencer, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | February 27, 2022(2022-02-27) (aged 89) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Political party | Republican[1] |
Alma mater | University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa |
Occupation | Businessman, university administrator |
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