Mark R. Hamilton
Mark Randall Hamilton[2] (born February 25, 1945)[3] is an American academic, and a past president of the University of Alaska. Hamilton graduated with a B.S. degree from the U.S. Military Academy in 1967.[2] He received his master's degree in English literature from Florida State University. Additionally, he graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in Virginia, and the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania. In 1998, he was selected to be the president of the University of Alaska System. Prior to this position, Hamilton served in the United States Army where he earned the rank of major general.[4] His last major military duty post was that of head of recruiting for the Army. He retired with 31 years of service and accepted the president's position at UA soon thereafter.
Mark R. Hamilton | |
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 Hamilton as a Major General in 1996 | |
| 12th[1] President of the University of Alaska | |
| In office August 10, 1998 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Wendy Redman (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Patrick K. Gamble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1945 |
| Spouse | Patty Hamilton |
| Alma mater | Florida State U.S. Military Academy |
| Profession | Academic Administrator Retired Major General |
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References
- Or possibly the 13th, as different parts of the same web page list and exclude Wendy Redman from the list. See Wattum, Kathleen (November 12, 2010). "UA Journey - Presidents". Fairbanks: University of Alaska System. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- "Mark Randall Hamilton". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- US Army Register: Regular Army Active List. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. January 1, 1972. p. 174.
- "1998-2010 Mark R. Hamilton". UA System - University of Alaska System. University of Alaska. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-08-22.