Mary Sue Coleman
Mary Sue Coleman | |
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7th President of the Association of American Universities | |
In office 2016–2020 | |
Preceded by | Hunter R. Rawlings III |
Succeeded by | Barbara Snyder |
13th President of the University of Michigan | |
In office August 1, 2002 – July 30, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Lee Bollinger |
Succeeded by | Mark Schlissel |
18th President of the University of Iowa | |
In office 1995–2002 | |
Preceded by | Hunter R. Rawlings III |
Succeeded by | David J. Skorton |
Personal details | |
Born | October 2, 1943 |
Spouse(s) | Ken Coleman |
Education | Grinnell College (BS) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MS, PhD) |
Mary Sue Coleman (born October 2, 1943)[1] is an American chemist and academic. She served as the President of the Association of American Universities (AAU) from 2016-2020. Prior to that, she was the 13th President of the University of Michigan,[2] and the 18th President of the University of Iowa. In 2009, she was named one of the nation's "10 best college presidents" by Time.[3]
She formerly served as Professor of Biological Chemistry in the University of Michigan Medical School and Professor of Chemistry in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.
Biography[]
Mary Sue Coleman earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Grinnell College. She received a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of North Carolina. For nineteen years, Coleman was on the biochemistry faculty at the University of Kentucky.[4]
Coleman sits on the Board of Directors of Johnson & Johnson.[5] She was previously chair of the Association of American Universities. In July 2010, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke appointed her as the co-chair of National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.[6] In 2004, Coleman began leading "The Michigan Difference", a fundraising campaign that sought to raise $2.5 billion for the University of Michigan. The campaign raised $3.2 billion, setting a public university record.[7] She served as the 18th President of the University of Iowa from 1995 to 2002.[8]
Time magazine ranked Coleman as one of the ten best American university presidents in 2009, citing her success in fundraising and her emphasis on research.[9]
On April 18, 2013, Coleman announced her retirement as President of the University of Michigan, effective July 1, 2014.[10]
In June 2015 Coleman was appointed to the University of Denver Board of Trustees. She is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and co-chaired the Academy's Lincoln Project on Excellence and Access in Public Higher Education Project with former University of California-Berkeley chancellor Robert Birgeneau.[11]
Coleman served as president of the Association of American Universities from 2016 to 2020.[12]
References[]
- ^ "Iowa Alumni Magazine: Mary Sue Coleman". Iowa Alumni Magazine. 2007. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2009.
- ^ "Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned". forbes.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2011. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
- ^ The Ten Best College Presidents in Time Magazine. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "About Mary Sue Coleman". Office of the President, University of Michigan. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Get News". Department of Commerce.
- ^ Stevens, Lindy. "$3.2 billion Michigan Difference total announced". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
- ^ University of Michigan Office of the President. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "The 10 Best College Presidents". Time. November 11, 2009.
- ^ "Who is Dr. Mark Schlissel, the next president of the University of Michigan?" – retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "The Lincoln Project: Excellence and Access in Public Higher Education - American Academy of Arts & Sciences". www.amacad.org.
- ^ "Saying Farewell and Wishing Good Luck | Association of American Universities (AAU)". www.aau.edu.
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- Sahadi, Jeanne (November 20, 2006). "Highest paid college presidents". CNNMoney.com. Retrieved February 13, 2007.
- Gnagey, Laurel Thomas (November 13, 2006). "Coleman on Prop. 2: 'We will not be deterred'". University of Michigan. Retrieved February 13, 2007.
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