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William Ruud

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William Ruud
19th President of Marietta College
In office
July 3, 2016 – June 30, 2023
Preceded byJoseph W. Bruno
Succeeded byMargaret Drugovich
10th President of University of Northern Iowa
In office
May 31, 2013 – July 3, 2016
Preceded byBenjamin J. Allen
Succeeded byMark Nook
15th President of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
In office
2007–2013
Preceded byAnthony Ceddia
Succeeded byGeorge F. Harpster
Personal details
Born
William Nelson Ruud

(1952-09-29) September 29, 1952 (age 71)
North Dakota, U.S.
SpouseJudith Ruud
EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BS)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (MS, PhD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1978–1981

William Nelson Ruud (born September 29, 1952) is an American academic and former university administrator. He was previously president of Marietta College, the University of Northern Iowa, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.

Early life and education

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Ruud was born in North Dakota. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration and hospital administration from the University of North Dakota. While at the University of North Dakota, Ruud was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He received a Master of Business Administration and doctorate in organizational behavior from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[1]

Career

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Ruud served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1981. He began teaching at the University of Toledo in 1981 and went on to become dean of the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University in 1993, and later the vice president for institutional advancement. Beginning in 2004, Ruud next served as professor of management, policy, and strategy at California State University, Stanislaus and served two years as vice president for development and university relations. In February 2007, he became president of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. On February 7, 2013, it was announced Ruud would be the 10th president of the University of Northern Iowa.[2] He assumed the position on May 31, 2013.[3] Ruud was formally installed as president in a ceremony on October 4, 2013, in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

On May 18, 2016, it was announced that Ruud would leave the University of Northern Iowa to become president of Marietta College, effective July 3.[4]

On February 20, 2023, Ruud announced his departure from Marietta College, effective on or before June 30, 2023.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Hall of Presidents". Ship 150th Anniversary. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  2. ^ "Uni President Ruud" (PDF). regents.iowa.gov.
  3. ^ "Docket Memos" (PDF). regents.iowa.gov.
  4. ^ "UNI president leaving for Marietta College". Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  5. ^ Perry, Tom. "President Ruud announces his departure from Marietta College". Marietta College. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
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