John A. Curry
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John A. Curry was the President of Northeastern University from 1989 to 1996. Prior to serving as President, Curry was the University's Exeutive Vice President. Curry is the first alumnus to serve as Northeastern's President.
Curry grew up in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts
and graduated from Lynn English High School where he is a member of the Lynn English sport's hall of fame.
After receiving both his bachelors and master's degree from Northeastern University, Curry went on to earn his Doctor of Education
from Boston University
. Curry is the husband of Marcia Curry, with whom he has three children; Robert Curry, Timothy Curry, and Susan Brown. The "John and Marcia Curry Student Center" was dedicated to President Curry following his retirement from Northeastern University.
During Curry's tenure, Northeastern University built a new science and engineering research center, a state-of-the-art classroom building, a recreation complex, and added new undergraduate and graduate programs. Curry also restructured the University and established a computer network on campus. In 1993, Curry hosted President Bill Clinton
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Since his retirement, Curry has published nine books. His first novel is titled "Loyalty" and his most recent novel "Running in Lane One" was published in 2009.
Curry grew up in the city of Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...
and graduated from Lynn English High School where he is a member of the Lynn English sport's hall of fame.
After receiving both his bachelors and master's degree from Northeastern University, Curry went on to earn his Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...
from Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
. Curry is the husband of Marcia Curry, with whom he has three children; Robert Curry, Timothy Curry, and Susan Brown. The "John and Marcia Curry Student Center" was dedicated to President Curry following his retirement from Northeastern University.
During Curry's tenure, Northeastern University built a new science and engineering research center, a state-of-the-art classroom building, a recreation complex, and added new undergraduate and graduate programs. Curry also restructured the University and established a computer network on campus. In 1993, Curry hosted President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
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Since his retirement, Curry has published nine books. His first novel is titled "Loyalty" and his most recent novel "Running in Lane One" was published in 2009.