Matthew vandenBerg
Matthew vandenBerg is an American academic administrator serving as the 19th president of Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. He formerly served as the vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College in Alma, Michigan.
Matthew vandenBerg | |
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19th President of Presbyterian College | |
Assumed office February 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Bob Staton |
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Spouse(s) | Melissa |
Children | 2 |
Education | Alma College (B.A.) Indiana University (M.P.A.) University of Pennsylvania (Ed.D.) |
Early life and education
vandenBerg graduated from Alma College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002. He then earned a Master of Public Affairs degree from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
vandenBerg served in a variety of positions before beginning his involvement in higher education. He has served as the executive vice president at fundraising management firm CCF Fundraising,[2] and as a spokesperson for the chairman of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.[2]
He has worked in higher education in alumni relations at Indiana University Bloomington and as a director of development at Albion College in Albion, Michigan, before taking a position at his alma mater, Alma College, as the vice president for advancement and external relations.[1][3]
vandenBerg assumed the presidency of Presbyterian College on February 1, 2021, after he was named President-elect on October 28, 2020.[1] He succeeded interim president Don Raber, who took office following Bob Staton's resignation on December 31, 2020.
References
- "Presbyterian College names Dr. Matthew vandenBerg as 19th president". www.scicu.org. November 23, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- "Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Selected as 19th President of Presbyterian College". CarterBaldwin Executive Search. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- "Dr. Matthew vandenBerg selected as 19th President of Presbyterian College". www.presby.edu. November 9, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
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Preceded by Bob Staton |
President of Presbyterian College 2021 — present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |