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NASA astronaut Victor Glover takes administrative leadership role at Cal Poly
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NASA astronaut and alumnus Victor Glover assumed a full-time administrative leadership role at Cal Poly on Sept. 1 to advise university leaders on strategic growth and student success.
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The university's leadership advisory team gains a new full-time administrative advisor focused on strategic growth and student success.
Key Facts
- NASA astronaut and Cal Poly alumnus Victor Glover assumed a full-time administrative leadership role at Cal Poly.
- The start date for the role was September 1.
- His responsibilities include advising university leaders on strategic growth and student success.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNASA“Space agency associated with astronaut Victor Glover”PersonVictor Glover“NASA astronaut, Cal Poly alumnus, and new administrative leader at Cal Poly.”OrganizationU.S. Navy“Military branch from which Glover recently retired.”otherArtemis II“NASA lunar mission piloted by Glover.”OrganizationCal Poly Maritime Academy“Institution included in workforce development initiatives.”otherOrion“Spacecraft used for the Artemis II mission.”OrganizationCal Poly“University where Glover is taking a leadership position.”locationMarine Corps Air Station Miramar“Military facility in San Diego where Glover previously trained.”OrganizationSpaceX“Company whose Crew Dragon second crewed flight was piloted by Glover.”PersonJeffrey D. Armstrong“Cal Poly President.”PersonJohn McCain“Former U.S. Senator for whom Glover served as a legislative fellow.”PersonDionna Glover“Cal Poly alumna and wife of Victor Glover.”locationSan Diego“Location of splashdown for the Artemis II mission and Marine Corps Air Station M”OrganizationInternational Space Station“Station where Glover spent 168 days.”