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12/07/2023
Ohio University Mourns the Death of President Emeritus Robert Glidden
He served as the 19th president of Ohio's oldest university
Ohio University President Emeritus Dr. Robert Glidden, whose lifelong commitment to academic discovery and research and the advocacy of institutional accreditation forever impacted higher education, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of President Emeritus Glidden, and I am proud to further the accomplishments he made as our 19th President,” said Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez. “My thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”
An enduring legacy as OHIO’s 19th President, 1994-2004
As president of Ohio University, Glidden embraced improvements in technology; aggressively encouraged faculty research; supported major changes to the academic curriculum and spearheaded the university's Bicentennial Campaign that raised more than $221 million for scholarships, endowed professorships, technological enhancements and innovative programs.
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