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Lawrence T. Geraty | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of La Sierra University | |
| In office 1993–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Fritz Guy |
| Succeeded by | Randal Wisbey |
| President of Atlantic Union College | |
| In office 1985–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1940[1] |
| Residence | Riverside, California |
| Alma mater | Pacific Union College Adventist Theological Seminary Harvard University |
| Profession | Professor College administrator |
Lawrence "Larry" T. Geraty (born 1940) is an American academic who served as the second President of La Sierra University in Riverside, California. He completed his undergraduate education in theology at Pacific Union College, his bachelor of divinity and master of arts in religion from Andrews University, and received a doctorate in biblical studies from Harvard University.
Prior to his presidency at La Sierra University, Geraty was president of the now defunct Atlantic Union College. He has also served as president of the American Schools of Oriental Research organization. He also taught archaeology and religion at Andrews University.
In 2007 he was recognized as "Citizen of the Year" by the local Chamber of Commerce in his adopted town of Riverside, California. He was also honored in a speech by Rep. Ken Calvert in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- ^ "College History". auc.edu. Atlantic Union College. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.