John H. Owen

John H. Owen
12th President of the
University of North Georgia
In office
1970–1992
Preceded byMerritt E. Hoag
Succeeded byDelmas J. Allen
Personal details
BornJune 22, 1922
Savannah, Georgia
DiedFebruary 15, 2011(2011-02-15) (aged 88)
Gainesville, Georgia
SpouseMargaret Wilson
ChildrenCathy Owen Scheffer, Karen Owen Gormley
Alma materUniversity of Florida Northwestern University University of Wisconsin[1]

John H. Owen (June 22, 1922 – February 15, 2011) was the twelfth president of the University of North Georgia (UNG) and a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He was the president of UNG for twenty-two years, longer than any other president in the university's history.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Dr. John Owen, former North Georgia president, passes away". North Georgia College & State University website. North Georgia College & State University. Archived from the original on 24 February 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2013.