John E. Worthen

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John E. Worthen
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President of
Ball State University
In office
1984–2000
Preceded by
Succeeded byBlaine A. Brownell
President of
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
In office
1979–1984
Personal details
Born (1933-07-15) July 15, 1933 (age 88)
Carbondale, Illinois
Spouse(s)Sandra Worthen
ChildrenSamantha Worthen
Brad Worthen

John E. Worthen (born July 15, 1933)[1] was the 11th President of Ball State University and the 20th President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Background[]

Worthen was president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania an administrative official at the University of Delaware as well as serving as the dean of men at American University. He worked at IUP from 1979–1984, and at Ball State from 1984-2000. Worthen earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in psychology, a master's degree from Columbia University, and a Doctor of education degree from Harvard University.[2]

Ball State University[]

Health and Physical Activity Building with Worthen Arena, BSU
Burkhardt Building, BSU

John E. Worthen Arena[]

In 1991, Ball State finished construction on University Arena to replace the aging facility, Irving Gymnasium. The arena holds 11,500 people and is home to the men and women's basketball and volleyball teams.

See also[]

  • List of Ball State University Presidents
  • John E. Worthen Arena

References[]

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ ELECTION OF DIRECTORS(Edgar Online), Retrieved March 18, 2008.
Preceded by
President of Ball State University
1984–2000
Succeeded by
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