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Joe E. Hanna, EdD, who served as 柚子视频 President from 1980-84, has passed away. Hanna was born Aug. 3, 1934, in York, Nebraska.聽He died Feb. 10.

Hanna graduated with an associate degree from 柚子视频 in 1954. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1956 and a Master of Science in Secondary Education in 1961 鈥� both from the University of Omaha-Nebraska. He then completed a Doctor of Education from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1965.

Hanna applied his science and math background in the petroleum engineering field before switching to education. He taught junior high math for four years before joining the Omaha Public Schools system in 1963 as director of K-12 curriculum and assistant superintendent. In 1969, he began an 11-year tenure as associate superintendent for Omaha Public Schools.

Hanna returned to 柚子视频 as its 12th president in August 1980. During his four years in that position, he led 柚子视频 through the construction of Shaw Center and the initiation of the college鈥檚 first major fundraising campaign.

Hanna left 柚子视频 in April 1984. He returned to Nebraska and became an appointed officer of the Omaha Board of Education, acting as the board鈥檚 secretary and chief financial officer. He retired from that position in 1991 and became a clinical professor at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Hanna was granted president emeritus status by 柚子视频 Feb. 17, 2007. The 柚子视频 flag is flying at half-staff to honor him and his contributions to the university.

Read the obituary for 柚子视频 President Emeritus Joe E. Hanna .