William Leonard Stephens

Background

Stephens, William Leonard was born on April 19, 1929 in Covington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Leonard Edwin and Mary Blanche Stephens.

Education

Bachelor of Arts with honors, California State University, Sacramento Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, University of California, Davis, 1963.

Career

Research assistant, University of California, Davis, 1957-1963; member of faculty, California State University, Chico, since 1963; professor biological science, California State University, since 1970; department chairman, California State University, 1968-1974; dean, California State University (College Natural Sciences), Chico, 1977-1991; provost, vice president for academic affairs, California State University (College Natural Sciences), Chico, since 1991. Researcher in bacterial pigments, microbial metabolism.

Achievements

• William Leonard Stephens has been listed as a noteworthy university provost by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1950-1954. Member American Society Microbiology.

Connections

Married Claire Neall, April 12, 1957.

Father:

Leonard Edwin

Mother:

Mary Blanche Stephens

Spouse:

Claire Neall