Background
Haragan, Donald Robert was born on April 15, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Donald William and Mary (Thompson) Haragan.
university administrator geosciences educator
Haragan, Donald Robert was born on April 15, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Donald William and Mary (Thompson) Haragan.
Bachelor of Science, University Texas, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1969. Master of Science, Texas Advertising & Marketing University, 1960.
Research assistant, Texas A & M U., College Station, 1959-1960; research scientist, University Texas, Austin, 1960-1966; instructor, University Texas, Austin, 1966-1969; assistant professor, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1969-1972; associate professor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1972-1978; professor geoscience, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, since 1978; department chairman, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1972-1977, 80-83; interim dean, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1985; interim vice president, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1985-1986; vice president for academic affairs and research, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1986-1988; executive vice president, provost, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, since 1988; interim president, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1996; president, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, since 1996.
Member American Society Civil Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Meteorological Society, American Water Resources Association, Texas Academy of Sciences.
Married Willie Mae O'Berry, July 2, 1966. Children– Shannon Lea, Shelley Jo.