John William Bardo (October 28, 1948 – March 12, 2019) was an American educator, most recently serving as the 13th President of Wichita State University (WSU).[1][2] Previously, Bardo served as a faculty member at Western Carolina University (WCU) after serving as the 10th Chancellor for 16 years.[3]
John Bardo | |
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| 13th President of Wichita State University | |
| In office July 1, 2012 – March 12, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Donald L. Beggs |
| Succeeded by | Jay Golden |
| 10th Chancellor of Western Carolina University | |
| In office July 1, 1995 – June 30, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Myron L. Coulter |
| Succeeded by | David O. Belcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Bardo October 28, 1948 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Died | (aged 70) Wichita, Kansas, US |
| Spouse |
Deborah Davis (1974–2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati (BA) Ohio University (MA) Ohio State University (PhD) |
| Profession | Professor |
Biography
editEducation
editJohn grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Oak Hills High School. After high school, he attended the University of Cincinnati, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. After attending Cincinnati, Bardo graduated from Ohio University with a Master of Arts in sociology, followed by his doctorate at the Ohio State University.[4]
Early career
editIn 1976, Bardo started his career at Wichita State University in the sociology department for five years, where he also won a Fulbright scholarship to study in Australia.[1] In 1983, Bardo left Wichita State to become the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State). After serving at Southwest Texas State for three years, Bardo served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at two different institutions – the University of North Florida from 1986 to 1990 and Bridgewater State College from 1990 to 1993.[2]
Western Carolina University
editOn July 1, 1995, Bardo began his 16-year tenure as the 10th Chancellor of Western Carolina University. During his tenure, enrollment grew almost twice the number from 1996, the campus grew with new buildings, and an honors college was established. Bardo resigned in 2011 to return to teaching.[5] WCU named a building in his honor, the "John W Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center".[6]
Wichita State University
editIn April 2012, the Kansas Board of Regents selected Bardo as the 13th President of Wichita State University. Wichita State would name a building in his honor in 2017. John started his career at WSU from 1976 to 1983.[2]
Death
editJohn died on March 12, 2019, in Wichita after a chronic lung condition. His final resting place is Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita.[7][8][1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Wichita State University President John Bardo dies". Wichita State University. March 16, 2019. Archived from the original on March 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Wichita State selects John Bardo as university president". The Wichita Eagle. April 27, 2012. Archived from the original on November 12, 2012.
- ^ a b "Wichita State University announces death of John Bardo, WCU chancellor from 1995-2011". Western Carolina University. March 13, 2019. Archived from the original on March 16, 2019.
- ^ "Bardo to be President for Wichita State University". The Western Carolina Journalist. May 1, 2012. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Chancellor announces plans to step down". Western Carolina University. October 11, 2010. Archived from the original on October 26, 2010.
- ^ "John W Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center". Western Carolina University. Archived from the original on October 29, 2018.
- ^ "Obituary - Dr. John W. Bardo". Dignity Memorial. Archived from the original on March 16, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^ "Wichita State president John Bardo remembered for transforming university". The Wichita Eagle. March 12, 2019. Archived from the original on March 16, 2019.