Dennis D. Berkey
Dennis D. Berkey | |
|---|---|
| 15th President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute | |
| In office July 1, 2004[1] – May 31, 2013[2] | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Laurie Leshin |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Berkey |
| Residence | Worcester, MA |
| Alma mater | Muskingum College Miami University University of Cincinnati |
| Website | Office of the President |
Dennis D. Berkey served as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2004[3] until May, 2013.[4] His formal education is in Mathematics with degrees from Muskingum College, Miami University, and University of Cincinnati. At WPI he oversaw the development of a biotechnology center known as Gateway Park in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also oversaw an expansion in enrollment, a new residence hall (East Hall), a new admissions building (The Bartlett Center), and a new sports and recreation facility.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Dennis Berkey to Be Inaugurated as Worcester Polytechnic Institute President on May 20" (Press release). Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 2005-05-02. Retrieved 2009-12-24.
- ^ "WPI president steps down after 9 years". Worcester Telegram and Gazette. 5/11/2013. Retrieved 5/12/2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Office of the President".
- ^ "President Dennis D. Berkey to Conclude Service to WPI".
- ^ "WPI Dedicates its Sports and Recreation Center".
External links[]
Quotations related to Dennis D. Berkey at Wikiquote
  | This biography of an American academic administrator is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
Categories:
- Muskingum University alumni
- Miami University alumni
- University of Cincinnati alumni
- Presidents of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Living people
- American academic administrator stubs