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Joseph W. Bruno

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Joseph W. Bruno, Marietta College's 18th president

Joseph W. Bruno (born July 6, 1955) is an American academic and university administrator.[1] He became the 18th president of Marietta College on July 1, 2012[2]. Dr. Bruno took over for Dr. Jean A. Scott, who retired after 12 years. Formerly, he was the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wesleyan University (2006–2010)[3], Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Wesleyan (2003-06)[3] and worked at Wesleyan since 1984, beginning as a chemistry professor[3].

Bruno was inaugurated on Oct. 12, 2012[2]. Bruno, along with his wife, Diane, have instituted a few new programs — most notably Cooking 301[4] and Brunos' Choice Awards[5] — on campus to help connect the student body with the President and first lady.

Bruno graduated from Augustana College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry[6]. He earned a Ph.D. in Organometallic [Chemistry] from Northwestern University in 1983[7].

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