John H. Owen | |
|---|---|
| 12th President of the University of North Georgia | |
| In office 1970–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Merritt E. Hoag |
| Succeeded by | Delmas J. Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1922 Savannah, Georgia |
| Died | February 15, 2011 (aged 88) Gainesville, Georgia |
| Spouse | Margaret Wilson |
| Children | Cathy Owen Scheffer, Karen Owen Gormley |
| Alma mater | University 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]