Michael C. Gallagher

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Michael C. Gallagher

Michael C. Gallagher is an American academic administrator. He is a former President of Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. Gallagher later served as interim President of Idaho State University.

Gallagher is a professor of business administration. He earned his B.B.A. and M.B.A. from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University–San Marcos). His Ph.D. is from Texas A&M University.

Gallagher was Vice President of Academic Affairs at Idaho State in the early and mid-1990s. He left in 1996 to become president at Mesa State, serving in that capacity until 2003.

In October 2005 Gallagher returned to Idaho State to serve as interim president upon the retirement of Richard L. Bowen. He served as the university's president for the remainder of the 2005-06 school year while a search for a permanent replacement was conducted. In July 2006 Gallagher was succeeded by Dr. Arthur C. Vailas.

After leaving Idaho State Gallagher returned to Mesa State, where he teaches international business.

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Preceded by
Raymond N. Kieft
President of Mesa State College
1996–2003
Succeeded by
Samuel B. Gingerich
Preceded by
Richard L. Bowen
President of Idaho State University
2005–2006
Succeeded by
Arthur C. Vailas