Eugene G. Sander
Eugene G. Sander | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1935 |
| Died | February 22, 2026 (aged 90) |
| Spouse | Louise M. Canfield |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota (B.S.) (1957, Science Special – Animal Science) Cornell University (M.S. (Animal Nutrition), PhD. Biochemistry) (1959, 1965) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Cornell University (1957–1963) University of Florida (1967–1976) West Virginia University Medical Center (1976–1980) Texas A&M University (1980–1987) University of Arizona (1987–present) |
| Notes | |
Eugene G. Sander (September 17, 1935 – February 22, 2026) was an American academic who was president of the University of Arizona, serving from 2011 to 2012. He was appointed after the resignation of Robert N. Shelton to lead the Fiesta Bowl.[1]
Life and career
Sander had been vice provost and dean of the UA's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences prior to deferring his retirement to become president. He died on February 22, 2026, at the age of 90.[4]
References
- ^ a b University Communications (June 18, 2011). "ABOR Appoints Eugene G. Sander as UA President" (Press release). Arizona Board of Regents. Archived from the original on November 7, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ University of Arizona (2011). "Biography – Office of the President". University of Arizona. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ University of Arizona (2011). "Curriculum Vitae – Sander – Office of the President". University of Arizona. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- ^ "Eugene George Sander". Klein Funeral Home. Retrieved March 12, 2026.