1. Robert Rudolph Ivany was born on February 4,1947 and is a retired major general in the United States Army, and was the eighth president of the University of St Thomas in Houston.
13 Facts About Robert Ivany
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Robert Ivany served in several unique positions, including serving as the Army Aide to the President of the United States from 1984 to 1986.
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Robert Ivany served as an assistant professor of history and as a football coach at the Military Academy at West Point.
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Robert Ivany worked with senior executives in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States in leader development, strategic planning and cultural change.
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On July 1,2004, Robert Ivany became the eighth president of the University of St Thomas.
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Robert Ivany significantly increased the St Thomas endowment during his short tenure.
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Robert Ivany has initiated several academic programs in an effort to increase the institution's prestige.
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Robert Ivany has spoken on the topic of leadership development to varied audiences, including:.
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Robert Ivany has been interested in the leadership challenges facing military and civilian leaders for several years.
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Robert Ivany is conducting research on the leadership attributes of 20 generals and admirals who have transitioned to corporate leadership.
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Robert Ivany belongs to the Leader to Leader Institute, the Army Football Club, Mental Health Association and the Knights of Columbus.
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Robert Ivany has received the Ellis Island Medal of Freedom, the Humanitarian Medal from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains Association, the Director's Award from the US Secret Service, the Admiral Thomas J Hamilton Award for Leadership, and together with his spouse, the Aaron and Hur Award from the US Army Chaplaincy.
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Robert Ivany is married to the former Marianne O'Donnell; they have four children, daughter Julianne Sara and sons Brian Michael, Mark and Chris.