Michael Creed Maxey (born c. 1951) was the 11thPresident ofRoanoke College.
Michael C. Maxey | |
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| 11thPresident ofRoanoke College | |
| In office August 2007 – July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Sabine O'Hara |
| Succeeded by | Frank Shushok, Jr. |
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| Born | Michael Creed Maxey (1951-12-07)December 7, 1951 (age 73) Bassett, Virginia |
| Spouse | Terri Maxey |
| Residence | Salem, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University(BA,MA) |
| Profession | Academic administrator |
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Michael C. Maxey became Roanoke's eleventh president on July 1, 2007; he was unanimously elected by the board of trustees having served as Roanoke's vice president for college relations and dean of admissions and financial aid from 1992 until his selection as president. He was inducted intoOmicron Delta Kappa at Roanoke in 2004. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees fromWake Forest University.
A campaign was launched during his tenure to raise $200 million to finance facilities, endowment, and special projects; the college had already secured $130 million before the campaign was publicly launched on April 13, 2013.[1]
Maxey's most recent large project was the $35 millionCregger Center, opened in 2016.[citation needed]
Personal life
editMaxey is a native ofBassett, Virginia. He lives with his wife, Terri, in a residence adjacent to the Roanoke campus. The couple have grown children.[2]
References
edit- ^"Roanoke Rising Campaign concludes as largest in Roanoke College's history".roanoke.edu. Retrieved2024-09-19.
- ^"Michael C. Maxey".roanoke.edu. Retrieved2024-09-19.
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| Preceded by | President ofRoanoke College 2007–present | Succeeded by Incumbent |