Duane Nellis

M. Duane Nellis
21st President of Ohio University
In office
June 12, 2017  June 14, 2021
Preceded byDavid Descutner (interim)
Roderick J. McDavis
Succeeded byHugh Sherman
16th President of Texas Tech University
In office
2013–2016
Preceded byGuy Bailey
Succeeded byJohn Opperman (interim)
17th President of the University of Idaho
In office
2009–2013
Preceded byTimothy White
Succeeded byChuck Staben
Personal details
Born (1954-07-26) July 26, 1954
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
SpouseRuthie Nellis
Children2
EducationMontana State University (BS)
Oregon State University (MS, PhD)
ProfessionAcademic Administrator and Geographer
Websitewww.ohio.edu/president/
Academic background
ThesisWater management in the North Deschutes Unit Irrigation District: Geographic perspectives and remote sensing applications (1980)
Doctoral advisorRichard M. Highsmith
Academic work
DisciplineGeography
Sub-disciplineGIS
Institutions

Marvin Duane Nellis (born July 26, 1954) is an American educator, university administrator, and served as the 21st president of Ohio University in Athens. He was previously the president of Texas Tech University and the University of Idaho. Nellis previously served as provost and senior vice president at Kansas State University, and dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Science at West Virginia University.