Glenn Poshard
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Glendal William Poshard (born October 30, 1945) is an American educator and former politician who served as a Illinois State Senator and U.S. Congressman, serving five terms in Congress from 1989 to 1999.
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Glenn Poshard | |
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President of Southern Illinois University | |
In office January 1, 2006 – May 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | James Walker |
Succeeded by | Randy Dunn |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Gray |
Succeeded by | David Phelps |
Constituency | 22nd district (1989–1993) 19th district (1993–1999) |
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 59th district | |
In office August 27, 1984 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Gene Johns |
Succeeded by | Jim Rea |
Personal details | |
Born | Glendal William Poshard (1945-10-30) October 30, 1945 (age 78) Herald, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jo |
Children | 2 |
Education | Southern Illinois University (BS, MS, PhD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1965 |
Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
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He was also an Illinois gubernatorial candidate, and president of the Southern Illinois University system.