John Roush | |
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 Roush speaking in September 2000 | |
| 20th President of Centre College | |
| In office July 1, 1998 – June 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael F. Adams |
| Succeeded by | Milton C. Moreland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1950 Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Susie Miller (m. 1973) |
| Education | Ohio University (BA) Miami University (MEd, PhD) |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
John Allen Roush (born July 1, 1950) is an American former academic administrator who was the 20th president of Centre College from 1998 to 2020. A graduate of Ohio University, Roush earned graduate degrees and began his career at Miami University, where he became executive assistant to the president in 1976. He departed to the University of Richmond in 1982, where he spent six years in administration before being elected to Centre's presidency. During his 22-year term, Centre established four student scholarship programs, nearly doubled the size of its faculty, led several successful fundraising campaigns, and renovated numerous academic, athletic, and residential buildings on campus. He announced his resignation in May 2019, effective June 2020, and was succeeded by Milton C. Moreland upon leaving office. Since that time, he has maintained his position on the University of Richmond board of trustees, received two honorary degrees, and spoken at Wofford College during its opening convocation in September 2021. In May 2021, Centre's Campus Center was renamed the Roush Campus Center, in honor of Roush and his wife, Susie.