Robert A. Easter
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Robert A. Easter (born October 23, 1947)[citation needed] is an American animal scientist and university professor who served as the 19th president of the University of Illinois system from 2012 until 2015.[1]
Not to be confused with Robert Easter Jr..
Quick Facts 19th President of the University of Illinois System, Preceded by ...
Robert A. Easter | |
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19th President of the University of Illinois System | |
In office July 2, 2012 ā May 17, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Michael Hogan |
Succeeded by | Timothy L. Killeen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-10-23) October 23, 1947 (age 76)[citation needed] La Pryor, Texas, US[citation needed] |
Education | Texas A&M University (BA)(MA) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (PhD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1972ā1992 |
Rank | Major |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Animal science |
Institutions | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
Thesis | Evaluation of dietary arginine, histidine, leucine and tryptophan for pregnancy in swine (1976) |
Doctoral advisor | D.H. Baker |
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