Linda Livingstone

Linda Livingstone
15th President of Baylor University
Assumed office
June 1, 2017
Preceded by Ken Starr
Dean of the George Washington University School of Business
In office
August 1, 2014 – May 31, 2017
Preceded by Doug Guthrie
Succeeded by Vivek Choudhury (interim)
Personal details
Born Linda Ann Parrack
Perkins, Oklahoma
Spouse(s) Brad
Children 1 daughter
Residence Waco, Texas
Alma mater Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
Profession Professor
Website Office of the President

Linda Ann Parrack Livingstone is an American academic administrator who has served as president of Baylor University since June 1, 2017.

Early life

Linda Parrack was born to Doyle Parrack and his wife Charlotte. She grew up in Perkins, Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma State University, where she also played basketball.[1] Upon earning her bachelor's degree in economics and management in 1982, Livingstone returned to school for a master's in business administration.[2] She received a doctorate in 1992.[3]

Career

Livingstone taught at Baylor University from 1991 to 1998, when she was named associated dean of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business. Livingstone left Baylor for Pepperdine University in 2002, where she was dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management until 2014.[4] She joined the faculty and administration of the George Washington University School of Business in 2014, serving concurrently as dean and professor until 2017. Livingstone took office as president of Baylor University on June 1, 2017.[5]

Personal

She is married to Brad Livingstone, a fellow Oklahoma State graduate, with whom she has a daughter named Shelby.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "New School of Business Dean Announced". May 27, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ Carlson, Jenni (October 11, 2017). "Why Linda Livingstone's tenacity, dedication will make the OSU alum a success as Baylor president". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Linda Ann Parrack Livingstone". Oklahoma State University. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  4. ↑ Little, Larry (April 2017). "Getting to Know Dr. Linda A. Livingstone". Baylor Magazine. Baylor University. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Baylor University Announces Dr. Linda A. Livingstone as President". Baylor University. April 18, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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