Duane Nellis

M. Duane Nellis
21st President of Ohio University
In office
June 12, 2017[1] – June 14, 2021[2]
Preceded byDavid Descutner (interim)
Roderick J. McDavis
Succeeded byHugh Sherman
16th President of Texas Tech University
In office
2013–2016
Preceded byGuy Bailey
Succeeded byJohn Opperman (interim)
17th President of the University of Idaho
In office
2009–2013
Preceded byTimothy White
Succeeded byChuck Staben
Personal details
Born (1954-07-26) July 26, 1954 (age 70)
Spokane, Washington
SpouseRuthie Nellis
Children2
Residence(s)Athens, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materMontana State University (B.S.)
Oregon State University (M.S., Ph.D)
ProfessionAcademic Administrator and Geographer
Websitewww.ohio.edu/president/
Academic background
ThesisWater management in the North Deschutes Unit Irrigation District: Geographic perspectives and remote sensing applications (1980)
Doctoral advisorRichard M. Highsmith
Academic work
DisciplineGeography
Sub-disciplineGIS
Institutions

Marvin Duane Nellis (born July 26, 1954) is an American educator, university administrator, and 21st president of Ohio University in Athens.[3] He was previously the president of Texas Tech University and the University of Idaho.[4][5] Nellis previously served as provost and senior vice president at Kansas State University, and dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Science at West Virginia University.

  1. ^ "OHIO's President Nellis Enjoys Busy First Day". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Ohio University Board of Trustees names Dr. Hugh Sherman as President". 27 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Ohio University - Presidents Emeriti". Ohio University. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Prentice, George (July 20, 2011). "M. Duane Nellis: Not many people know what the M. stands for". Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. ^ Olson, Jeff (Spring 2009). "The Nellis Era has begun". Here We Have Idaho: 19. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)