Background
Simpson, Michael Kevin was born on April 22, 1949 in Bellafonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Paul and Helen Elisabeth (Popso) Simpson.
Political science educator university president
Simpson, Michael Kevin was born on April 22, 1949 in Bellafonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Paul and Helen Elisabeth (Popso) Simpson.
Bachelor, Fordham College, 1970. Master of Arts, Tufts University, 1974. Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University, 1976. Master of Business Administration, Syracuse University, 1983.
Instructor, Newbury Junior College, Boston, 1976-1977;
assistant professor then professor political science, Utica (New York) College of Syracuse University, since 1976;
vice president, Utica (New York) College of Syracuse University, 1987-1988;
president, Utica (New York) College of Syracuse University, 1988-1997;
president, American U. Paris, since 1998;
professor international affairs, American U. Paris, since 1998. Fulbright lecturer U. Nancy II, France, 1981-1982. Visiting professor Syracuse U.Program in Strasbourg, 1981-1982, 85-87.
Resident director International Programs, Strasbourg, 1985-1987. Trustee Savings Bank of Utica. Board directors Economics Crime Investigation Institute, Utica College.
Board directors Health and Hospital Council, 1989-1990. Member joint hospital board Mohawk Valley Network, 1991-1997. Director ministers and missionaries benefit board American Baptist Churches, 1995-2003.
Member International Studies Association, Naval Reserve Association, Rotary (board directors Utica 1988-1997, vice president 1991-1992, president, 1992), Club of Utica, Phi Beta Kappa, National Space Society (board governors since 2004), World Space Week (board directors since 2004), United Nations Committee (representative since 2004), International Academy Astronautics (correspondent).
Married Carol Anne Martin, June 27, 1970. Children: Jennifer Lyn, Robert Manton.