William Ruud

William Ruud
19th President of Marietta College
In office
July 3, 2016 – June 30, 2023
Preceded byJoseph W. Bruno
Succeeded byMargaret Drugovich
10th President of University of Northern Iowa
In office
May 31, 2013 – July 3, 2016
Preceded byBenjamin J. Allen
Succeeded byMark Nook
15th President of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
In office
2007–2013
Preceded byAnthony Ceddia
Succeeded byGeorge F. Harpster
Personal details
Born
William Nelson Ruud

(1952-09-29) September 29, 1952 (age 72)
North Dakota, U.S.
SpouseJudith Ruud
EducationUniversity of North Dakota (BS)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (MS, PhD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1978–1981

William Nelson Ruud (born September 29, 1952) is an American academic and former university administrator. He was previously president of Marietta College, the University of Northern Iowa, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.