Milton C. Moreland
Milton Moreland | |
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 Moreland delivering his inaugural address | |
| 21st President of Centre College | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Roush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Dina |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Memphis (BA) Claremont Graduate University (MA, PhD) |
Milton C. Moreland is an American academic administrator and archaeologist serving as the 21st president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Moreland assumed office on July 1, 2020, succeeding John A. Roush.
Early life and education[]
Moreland was born and raised in Boise, Idaho.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Memphis, followed by a Master of Arts and PhD from the Claremont Graduate University. Moreland wrote his dissertation on the Nag Hammadi library.[2]
Career[]
In 2003, Moreland joined the faculty of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, as a professor of religious studies. He also served as the director of the Rhodes Institute of Regional Studies. He later served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs of Rhodes College.[3] He also served on the senior staff of Sepphoris Regional Archaeological Project, located in Galilee, for upwards of two decades. Moreland's scholarship focuses on the New Testament and history of Christianity.[4][5]
On February 5, 2020, Moreland was announced as the 21st president of Centre College, succeeding John A. Roush.[3] He assumed office on July 1, 2020, and much of the beginning of his term took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was officially inaugurated in a ceremony held at the Norton Center for the Arts on October 14, 2021.[6] Among those that spoke at the ceremony were Crit Luallen and Jacqueline Coleman, the former and incumbent lieutenant governors of Kentucky and graduates of Centre in 1974 and 2004, respectively.[6]
Personal life[]
Moreland is married to his wife Dina, a former professional and national team racquetball player and pharmaceutical salesperson. She attended the University of Memphis, like Milton, and has been an elementary school teacher since 2003. The couple has two children, Marcus and Micah.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Centre College names next president, an archaeologist with administration experience". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ a b Centre News (2020-02-05). "Centre College names Milton C. Moreland as its new president". Centre College. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ a b "Centre College names Milton Moreland as new president". AP NEWS. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Rhodes College Provost Milton Moreland Named Centre College President | Rhodes News". news.rhodes.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ "Centre College names Milton C. Moreland as its new president | Markets Insider". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ a b "Centre College inaugurates Milton C. Moreland as 21st president". The Advocate-Messenger. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
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