Marc Johnson (academic)

Marc Anton Johnson (born June 20, 1948) is an American agricultural economist and academic administrator. He became the 16th president of the University of Nevada, Reno on April 16, 2011, after his predecessor Milton Glick died while in office.[1]

Marc Johnson
16th President of the
University of Nevada, Reno
In office
April 16, 2011 – October 5, 2020
Preceded byMilton Glick
Succeeded byBrian Sandoval
Personal details
Born
Marc Anton Johnson

(1948-06-20) June 20, 1948
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyIndependent (2008–present)
EducationEmporia State University (BS)
North Carolina State University (MS)
Michigan State University (M.Ec, PhD)

Early life and education

Johnson was raised on a family farm near Wichita, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree in Biology from Emporia State University, Master of Technology in International Development from North Carolina State University, Master of Economics from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University.

Career

Johnson served as dean of the Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences and Kansas State University College of Agriculture. Johnson joined the faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno in June 2008 as vice president and provost.

On October 31, 2019, it was announced that Johnson step down as president on June 30, 2020, and transition to a position in the UNR College of Business.[2][3] However, it was delayed until Brian Sandoval succeeded him as president on October 5, 2020.[4]

References
  1. "About the University President Marc Johnson | Office of the President". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  2. "President Marc Johnson to transition to faculty at end of June 2020". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  3. Release, Staff / Press. "UNR President Marc Johnson to transition to faculty". www.kolotv.com. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  4. "Regents extend UNR President Johnson's contract to Dec. 31". Reno Gazette-Journal. Associated Press. April 10, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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