Martin Andrew Massengale (born October 25, 1933) is an American academic. He served as the Chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1981 to 1991, when he resigned to become the President of the University of Nebraska system.[2] (He had served as interim president of the University of Nebraska system after the firing of Ronald Roskens from 1989 to 1991 while still serving as chancellor of the University of Nebraska until he was offered the full-time position.)
Martin Massengale | |
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| 4th President of the University of Nebraska | |
| In office 1989–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Roskens |
| Succeeded by | L. Dennis Smith |
| 16th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln | |
| In office June 1, 1981 – January 11, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Young |
| Succeeded by | Graham Spanier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1933 Monticello, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin Western Kentucky University |
| Occupation | agronomist[1] |
Prior to serving as chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Massengale had been the vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources since 1976.[3]
Massengale is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin and Western Kentucky University.[4]
Massengale served as chairman of the NCAA Presidents Commission from 1989 through the early 1990s.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Personalities of the West and Midwest". 1971.
- ^ Publications, Europa (2003). The International Who's Who 2004. ISBN 9781857432176.
- ^ "Martin A. Massengale". University of Nebraska–Lincoln Office of the Chancellor. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Martin A. Massengale".
- ^ Rose, Laurence M. "College Presidents and the NCAA Presidents ' Commission: All Bark and No Bite". repository.law.miami.edu. University of Miami. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
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