Glenn Poshard | |
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| President of Southern Illinois University | |
| In office January 1, 2006 – May 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | James Walker |
| Succeeded by | Randy Dunn |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Gray |
| Succeeded by | David Phelps |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1989–1993) 19th district (1993–1999) |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 59th district | |
| In office August 27, 1984 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Johns |
| Succeeded by | Jim Rea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Glendal William Poshard October 30, 1945 Herald, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jo |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Southern Illinois University (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1965 |
| Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
Glendal William Poshard (born October 30, 1945) is an American educator and former politician who served as an Illinois State Senator and U.S. Congressman, serving five terms in Congress from 1989 to 1999.
He was also an Illinois gubernatorial candidate, and president of the Southern Illinois University system.