Gregory S. Woodward

Gregory S. Woodward is the sixth and current president of the University of Hartford.[1] He was also the twenty-second president of Carthage College.[2] [3][4]

Gregory S. Woodward
6th President of the
University of Hartford
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byWalter Harrison
22nd President of Carthage College
In office
2012–2017
Preceded byF. Gregory Campbell
Succeeded byJohn R. Swallow
Personal details
BornWest Hartford, Connecticut
Spouse(s)Penelope
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Connecticut
Cornell University
Ithaca College
WebsiteOffice of the President

Early life

Woodward grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated from William H. Hall High School.[5] He attended the University of Connecticut where he received a bachelor's degree in 1977, and would receive a doctor of music arts from Cornell University and masters from Ithaca College.

Career

Ithaca College

During the 2010–2011 academic year, Woodward served as the interim vice president for academic affairs/provost, after serving as dean of the School of Music at the College, a position he would later return to.

Carthage College

In 2012 Woodward was named the 22nd president of Carthage College.[6] During his time at Carthage he was able to create a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, while overseeing major revisions to the Honors Program. He also oversaw the execution of a newly constructed $43 million Science Center.[7]

University of Hartford

Woodward became the 6th president of the University of Hartford in 2017.[8]

References
  1. "Gregory Woodward Named University of Hartford's Sixth President". hartford.edu. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  2. "Carthage College president leaving for new post". The Journal Times. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  3. "University Of Hartford Names New President". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  4. "New University of Hartford President Plans a Makeover". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  5. "West Hartford Native Named New University of Hartford President". West Hartford Patch. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  6. "Carthage College to hold inauguration of President Gregory S. Woodward". The Journal Times. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  7. "The Science Center". Carthage College. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  8. "New UHart president shapes ambitious goals for future". Hartford Business.com. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Walter Harrison		 6th President of the University of Hartford
2017- present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
F. Gregory Campbell		 22nd President of Carthage College
2012- 2017		 Succeeded by
John R. Swallow


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