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The Husson University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert A. Clark as president of Husson University. The appointment becomes effective January 1, 2010.

"Dr. Clark is a demonstrated leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a Fulbright Scholar, an effective grant writer, and a life-long academic with a Ph.D. in Finance. He has Maine roots and a track record in international business. As important, during his career he has been honored for excellence in teaching. He made an excellent impression on the Husson community and received the unanimous support of the Husson Board. We are honored and pleased," said Husson Chair Arthur D. Fuller. Clark succeeds Dr. William Beardsley who has served as Husson University president since 1987.

"President Beardsley's long and distinguished service to the institution has strengthened it and prepared it for the future," said Clark. "I know that Husson has changed dramatically since my sister's graduation in 1987. Now, I look forward to working collaboratively with the Husson community to envision and write the next chapters in the University's story."

Clark added, "I am humbled by my selection as Husson's next leader. Its distinguished history of service provides a unique opportunity for me to return to my home state of Maine to work to prepare students as tomorrow's leaders. I believe that its focus on experiential learning outside of the classroom leads to an outstanding record of student success."

Dr. Clark currently serves as the University of Evansville's Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and as the Director for the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana. Also, he is currently the Schroeder Family Dean and Professor of Finance and International Business at the University of Evansville's Schroeder Family School of Business Administration.

"Bob Clark will be a great president for Husson. He weds a sound grasp of higher education in Maine with a global touch. His exceptional grantsmanship with the Lilly Foundation and others is exemplary. Besides, Bob is a natural leader and a great guy. I couldn't be more pleased," said Husson President Bill Beardsley.

Dr. Clark has served as a Fulbright Scholar at the Norwegian School of Management and as a guest faculty member at the Business and Economics University in Vienna. He authored and was awarded a five-year grant from the Lilly Endowment in 2003 to establish the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana, which he presently directs. As well, he received a phase two grant proposal to continue that effort.

Dr. Clark was the clear choice for president in an exceptional field of highly qualified candidates. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance with a minor in Econometrics from Purdue University. Dr. Clark also earned an MBA as well as undergraduate degrees in both Business and Spanish from the University of Maine. Clark is a native of Albion, Maine, and is married to Tricia McGarry Clark formerly of Bangor. She is currently the Music Director for a United Methodist Church in Indiana. They have two daughters, Sarah and Elizabeth.

Media seeking to set up an interview with Clark, should contact University of Evansville Director of University Relations, Lucy Himstedt at (812) 488-2625 or Sherry Hawkins in the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration at (812) 488-2851.