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George W. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| President of George Mason University | |
| In office 1978–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Krug |
| Succeeded by | Alan Merten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George William Johnson Jr. July 5, 1928 Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 2017 (aged 88) Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Joanne Johnson (1955–2017; his death) |
| Children | Two |
George William Johnson Jr. (July 5, 1928 – May 30, 2017) was an American academic and academic administrator who served as the President of George Mason University from 1978 to 1996. Johnson is credited with transforming George Mason University from largely a commuter college into a nationally recognized research university during his 18-year tenure as president.[1][2]
Under Johnson, total student enrollment doubled from 10,000 in 1979 to more than 24,000 students in 1996.[1][2] Johnson also oversaw the addition of 34 new academic programs (including 11 doctoral programs), the creation of GMU's first doctoral programs, and the establishment of the George Mason University School of Law (now known as the Antonin Scalia Law School) in 1979.[2]
- ^ a b Shapiro, T. Rees (2017-06-03). "George W. Johnson, college president who transformed GMU, dies at 88". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-06-24.
- ^ a b c "Office of the President: Mason's Presidents". George Mason University. Archived from the original on 2017-07-23. Retrieved 2017-06-24.