Mary Papazian | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Papazian at the King Library's 15th Anniversary in 2018 | |
| 30th President of San Jose State University | |
| In office July 1, 2016 – December 21, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Martin |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Perez |
| 11th President of Southern Connecticut State University | |
| In office February 1, 2012 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Battle |
| Succeeded by | Joe Bertolino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mary Ellen Arshagouni February 25, 1959 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Dennis Papazian
(m. 1991; died 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Ph.D in English literature |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (BA, MA, PhD) |
Mary Arshagouni Papazian (born Mary Ellen Arshagouni; February 25, 1959) is the former president of San Jose State University.[1] She has had over 25 years of prior experience in academia,[2] having been the past president of Southern Connecticut State University and the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lehman College. She resigned from her post in 2021.[3]
- ^ "San Jose State Appoints New President". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ^ "Mary Papazian Appointed San Jose State University President | Asbarez.com". asbarez.com. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
- ^ "Dr. Mary A. Papazian Resigns as 30th President of SJSU".