Binghamton – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today nominated C. Peter Magrath (ma-graw) to be
interim president of Binghamton University. Magrath, a past president of Binghamton University from 1972 to 1974, will take office on July 1.
“We are so
pleased with the return of Peter Magrath to the SUNY family,” said Chancellor
Zimpher. “With vast presidential experience across the nation and right here in
Binghamton, Dr. Magrath is an ideal fit to lead this superb academic
institution during a period of transition and growth. I am confident that Binghamton students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community will find in Dr. Magrath
a leader of great integrity, who can provide the focused direction necessary
for success.”
“Dr.
Magrath is the right person for the job,” said Carl T. Hayden, chairman of the
SUNY Board of Trustees. “His success and previous accomplishments will suit Binghamton well. I commend Chancellor Zimpher for recruiting such an impressive candidate
to bring the campus into this next chapter.”
Most
recently, Magrath served as interim president at West Virginia University between 2008 and 2009. Since 2006, Magrath has been senior presidential advisor at
The College Board. From 1992 through 2005, he served as president of the
National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, now the
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), a voluntary
association of 212 public research universities located in all 50 states.
Prior to
his work at the national level, Magrath was president of the University of Missouri System (1985-1991), University of Minnesota (1974-1984), Binghamton University (1972-1974), and served as interim chancellor at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln (1971-1972).
“The
opportunity to have come full circle in my professional career is truly an
honor,” said Magrath. “I know there are challenges ahead, but I approach this new endeavor with the greatest amount of
faith in the students, faculty and staff of Binghamton University who are
dedicated to upholding the true greatness of this institution. My intention is
to provide strong leadership as it continues its move into a prosperous future
of serving its region and New York.”
“SUNY
and Binghamton University in particular should be excited at the prospect of Peter Magrath’s
leadership during this transitional period,” said Peter McPherson, president of
APLU. “Watching Peter succeed in higher education assures me that his selection
will, without a doubt, put Binghamton University on the right path.”
“Peter
Magrath’s knowledge of higher education and his cunning ability to make well
conceived, measured decisions for the campus he leads will truly be an asset to
SUNY,” said Gaston Caperton, president of The College Board. “I know that he
will be a true advocate for Binghamton University.”
Magrath is
a graduate of Cornell University and the University of New Hampshire, where he
earned his doctorate and bachelor’s degrees, respectively, in political
science. His scholarly interests include American government, higher education
and international affairs.
Confirmation
of the appointment, in addition to the determination and announcement of
compensation, will take place at the SUNY Board of Trustees meeting in June.
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complete curriculum vitae, click here.
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