Richard Lee Bowen (born August 31, 1933) served as

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from 1985 to 2005. Bowen was also President of the

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. At Idaho State Bowen is credited with helping to improve the university's financial support. Idaho State's enrollment doubled during his two decades as president. Bowen holds a

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from

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. Prior to beginning his academic career Bowen served in the

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and on the staffs of Senators

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and Jacob K. Javits. Bowen temporarily resigned as university president in the mid-1990s but was persuaded to rescind his resignation due in part to pleas from the student body to return. Bowen retired October 10, 2005.

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