Background
Bennett, Joseph L. was born on July 8, 1942 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bennett, Joseph L. was born on July 8, 1942 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Duquesne University, 1965. Postgraduate, Duquesne University, 1975. Postgraduate, Butler University, 1971.
Copy editor, Indianapolis News, 1968-1969; makeup editor, Indianapolis News, 1969-1971; copy editor, Pittsburgh Press., 1971-1974; writer, Pittsburgh Press., 1974-1978; news bureau manager, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1978-1979; assistant director public information public relations, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1979-1981; director public information, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1981-1985; director university relations, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1985-1989; vice president for university relations, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1989.
Past president Indiana North Center chapter American Lung Association Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1965-1968. Member Council for Advancement & Support of Education (citation 1979, Grand awards 1979, 80, Exceptional Achievement award 1983, Silver medal 1985), Indiana Council for Advancement & Support of Education, Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Rotary. M C.
Married Adele Bennett. Children: Amy, Maggie.