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New President at Maranatha

Discussion in 'Baptist Colleges & Seminaries' started by TheOldJudge, Jun 18, 2023.

  1. TheOldJudge

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    Maranatha Names Dr. David Anderson as President

    Dr. David Anderson ('86, '22) was named the sixth president of Maranatha Baptist University by the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 11. Dr. Anderson will assume the presidency on August 1, 2023.

    His predecessor, Dr. S. Martin ("Marty") Marriott, resigned the presidency at the conclusion of the Commencement Exercises on May 5, 2023, and was appointed chancellor by the Board of Trustees.
     
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    Old News, OldJudge. ;) I went to school with David at Maranatha, if I'm not mistaken.
     
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    Is that good or bad?

    inquiring minds want to know!
     
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    Good News. He's a good guy from what I know of him.
     
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    Are you going to ask him for a job?
     
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    David Anderson becoming president was great news! Going to school him wasn't bad. He was a good student and very personable.
     
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    No sir.
     
  8. John of Japan

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    He just got his DMin at Maranatha. I was in a class or two with him, I believe. Good man.
     
  9. AVL1984

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    I agree. He always seemed like a stable individual way back then....I believe he's a great choice to run the university!
     
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