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Hail to the Chief: St. Cloud State University Presidents Since 1869

Larry Dietz (interim) (2024- )

Larry Dietz

  • Raised on an Illinois dairy farm
  • Earned bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, while receiving master's degree and Ph.D. from Iowa State University
  • Served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Illinois State University from 2011-2014
  • Served as Illinois State University president from 2014-2021
  • Administrator at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, University of Missouri - Kansas City, and Iowa State University
  • Appointed to serve a two year term at St. Cloud State as interim president