John T. Casteen III

John Thomas Casteen III (born December 11, 1943, in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American educator. He served as president of the University of Connecticut from 1985 to 1990 and as Professor of English and president of the University of Virginia from 1990 through 2010.

John T. Casteen III
7th President of the University of Virginia
In office
October 6, 1990  August 1, 2010
Preceded byRobert M. O'Neil
Succeeded byTeresa A. Sullivan
11th President of the University of Connecticut
In office
August 1985  October 1990
Preceded byJohn A. DiBiaggio
Succeeded byHarry J. Hartley
4th Virginia Secretary of Education
In office
January 16, 1982  August 1985
GovernorChuck Robb
Preceded byJ. Wade Gilley
Succeeded byDonald Finley
Personal details
Born
John Thomas Casteen III

(1943-12-11) December 11, 1943
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
SpouseBetsy Foote
Children5
Alma materUniversity of Virginia (BA, MA, PhD)
ProfessionProfessor, Academic Administrator
Salary$797,048 (2008)
WebsiteOffice of the President Emeritus
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