Milton C. Moreland

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.

Milton Moreland
21st President of Centre College
Assumed office
July 1, 2020
Preceded byJohn A. Roush
Personal details
BornBoise, Idaho, U.S.
Spouse(s)Dina
Children2
EducationUniversity of Memphis (BA)
Claremont Graduate University (MA, PhD)

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] Moreland's scholarship focuses on the New Testament and history of Christianity.[4][5]

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
  1. "Centre College names next president, an archaeologist with administration experience". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. Centre News (2020-02-05). "Centre College names Milton C. Moreland as its new president". Centre College. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. "Centre College names Milton Moreland as new president". AP NEWS. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  4. "Rhodes College Provost Milton Moreland Named Centre College President | Rhodes News". news.rhodes.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  5. "Centre College names Milton C. Moreland as its new president | Markets Insider". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
Academic offices
Preceded by
John A. Roush		 President of Centre College
2020 — present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
 Provost of Rhodes College
2017 — 2020		 Succeeded by
Katherine Clay Bassey


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