Background
Newton, John Milton was born on February 25, 1929 in Schenectady. Son of Harry Hazleton and Bertha A. (Lehmann) Newton.
academic administrator educator psychologist
Newton, John Milton was born on February 25, 1929 in Schenectady. Son of Harry Hazleton and Bertha A. (Lehmann) Newton.
Bachelor of Science, Union College, Schenectady, 1951. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1955.
Research psychologist, Electric Boat division General dynamics corporation, Groton, Connecticut, 1957-1960; member of faculty, U. Nebraska, Omaha, since 1960; professor psychology, U. Nebraska, since 1966; department chairman, U. Nebraska, 1967-1974; dean, U. Nebraska (College Arts and Sciences), 1974-1994; acting vice chancellor academic affairs, U. Nebraska, Omaha, 1994-1995. Consultant in field, 1960-1972.
Served to First lieutenant Medical Service Corps, Army of the United States, 1955-1957. Member American Psychological Association, Psychonomic Society, Midwestern Psychological Association.
Married Elizabeth Ann Slattery, September 11, 1954. Children: Patricia, Peter, Christopher.