Michael Clyde Gallagher (born 1943) 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. from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University–San Marcos). His M.B.A. and Ph.D. are 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 |