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Charles E. Kupchella (born July 7, 1942) is an American academic administrator who served as the 10th president of the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He began his presidency in 1999 and retired in 2008. He was succeeded by Robert Kelley effective July 1, 2008.

Early life and education

Kupchella is a native of Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania. In 1964, he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a B.S.Ed. and a Pennsylvania biology teaching certification. He then studied at St. Bonaventure University, where, in 1968, he was awarded a Ph.D. in physiology.

Career

He was a consultant for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools prior to its dissolution, and has served as a reviewer for a number of other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation. He is currently professor emeritus at the University of North Dakota.

During Kupchella's tenure, he managed the allocation of a $100 million gift to UND by benefactor Ralph Engelstad and the subsequent construction of the Ralph Engelstad Arena. He also contended with the North Dakota Fighting Sioux controversy and a burgeoning student body that increased by several thousand during his presidency.

Personal life

He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Adele, a cancer survivor. They have three children.

References

1. ^ Kolpack, Dave. "UND president Charles Kupchella retiring in 2008", The Bismarck Tribune, January 25, 2007. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
2. "UND's 11th President: Dr. Robert Kelley". UND: Office of University Relations. February 7, 2008. Archived from the original on March 15, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
3. "Curriculum Vitae". UND: Office of the President. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
4. "Academic Search, Inc. | Professionals | Charles E. Kupchella". www.academic-search.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
5. King, C. Richard (2010-10-11). The Native American Mascot Controversy: A Handbook. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6732-1.
6. Clarke, Liz (2005-09-29). "NCAA Denies School's Use of 'Fighting Sioux'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-06-25.

External links

• Office of UND President Dr. Charles Kupchella website

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