John V. Byrne | |
|---|---|
 Byrne, c. 1980s | |
| 12th President of Oregon State University | |
| In office November 15, 1984 – December 31, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Robert W. MacVicar |
| Succeeded by | Paul G. Risser |
| 3rd Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |
| In office 1981–1984 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Richard A. Frank |
| Succeeded by | Anthony J. Calio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1928 Hempstead, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 2024 (aged 95) Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College (BS) Columbia University (MS) University of Southern California (PhD) |
| Profession | Educator, marine geologist |
John Vincent Byrne (May 9, 1928 – January 11, 2024) was an American marine geologist and academic. He served as the 3rd administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from 1981 to 1984, and as the 12th president of Oregon State University from 1984 to 1995.