Manuel T. Pacheco
Manuel Trinidad Pacheco (May 30, 1941—) was president of Laredo State University (1984–1988), the University of Houston–Downtown (1988–1991), the University of Arizona (1991–1997), the University of Missouri System (1997–2002). In retirement, he served as the interim president of his alma mater, New Mexico Highlands University (2006-2007),[1] and two terms as the interim president of New Mexico State University (2009, 2012-2013[2]).
Pacheco was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He received a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Highlands University in 1962, a masters in Spanish, and a Ph.D. in foreign language from the Ohio State University in 1962 and 1969, respectively.[3]
Before becoming president at Laredo State University, he was associate dean of the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso from 1982 to 1986 and executive director of the Bilingual Education Center at Texas A&I University, now known as Texas A&M University–Kingsville.[4]
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| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | President of the University of Houston–Downtown 1987–1991 |
Succeeded by Max Castillo |
| Preceded by | President of the University of Arizona 1991–1997 |
Succeeded by Peter Likins |
| Preceded by | President of the University of Missouri System 1997–2002 |
Succeeded by Elson Floyd |
- 1941 births
- People from Otero County, Colorado
- New Mexico Highlands University alumni
- Ohio State University alumni
- Texas A&M International University
- Presidents of New Mexico State University
- Presidents of the University of Missouri System
- Presidents of the University of Houston–Downtown
- Presidents of the University of Arizona
- Living people
