Mark R. Hamilton

Mark R. Hamilton (born c. 1945) is an American academic, and the immediate past president of the University of Alaska. Hamilton graduated with his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy. He received his master's degree in English Literature from Florida State University. Additionally, he graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in Virginia, and the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania. In 1998, he was selected to be the president of the University of Alaska System. Prior to this position, Hamilton served in the United States Army where he earned the rank of Major General.[2] His last major military duty post was that of head of recruiting for the Army. He retired with 31 years of service and accepted the president's position at UA soon thereafter.

Mark R. Hamilton
12th[1] President of the
University of Alaska
In office
August 10, 1998 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byWendy Redman (acting)
Succeeded byPatrick K. Gamble
Personal details
Spouse(s)Patty Hamilton
Alma materFlorida State
U.S. Military Academy
ProfessionAcademic Administrator
Retired Major General
Signature

References
  1. Or possibly the 13th, as different parts of the same web page list and exclude Wendy Redman from the list. See Wattum, Kathleen (November 12, 2010). "UA Journey - Presidents". Fairbanks: University of Alaska System. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2009-02-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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