Dan Angel (politician) explained

Dan Angel
State House:Michigan
District:49th
Term Start:January 1, 1973
Term End:1978
Predecessor:James Folks
Successor:Everitt F. Lincoln
Birth Date:23 December 1939
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan
Spouse:Patricia Ann Schuster
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Wayne State University
Purdue University

Daniel Duane Angel (born December 23, 1939) is a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and college administrator.

Early life

Angel was born on December 23, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan.[1]

Education

In 1961, Angel earned a B.S. from Wayne State University. In 1963, Angel earned an M.A. from the same college. Both of these degrees were in education. In 1965, Angel earned a Ph.D. from Purdue University in communications. In 1964, while pursuing this doctoral degree, Angel served as a participant observer in the re-election campaign of Michigan Governor George W. Romney for research purposes. During this time, Angel served as Lenore Romney's escort and drove Governor Romney's press vehicle. Angel conducted six interviews with Governor Romney.[2]

Career

In 1967, Angel released a biography of Romney entitled Romney, A Political Biography.[2] In 1970, Angel released a biography of former Michigan Governor William Milliken entitled William G. Milliken: A Touch of Steel.[3] On November 7, 1972, Angel was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 49th district from January 1, 1973, until his resignation early in 1978.[1] Angel resigned due to the frustration found in dealing with the various agendas in a legislative body. Angel went on to work as a college administrator.[4] Angel went on to serve as the president of six colleges in three different states. At some point, Angel served as the president of Imperial Valley College and Stephen F. Austin University. He served as president of Marshall University from 2000 to 2005.[5] [6] In January 2005, with over 30 years of college administration experience, Angel started serving as the president of Golden Gate University. On August 3, 2015, Angel retired from the position.[7]

Personal life

In 1965, Angel married Patricia Ann Schuster.[1] Angel is Methodist.[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Dan Angel. . June 28, 2020.
  2. Q&A: George Romney Biographer Dan Angel. . June 28, 2020.
  3. Web site: William G. Milliken: a Touch of Steel. . June 28, 2020 . Angel . Dan . 1970 .
  4. Web site: Dan Angel: New president at Golden Gate University. . 12 January 2007 . June 28, 2020.
  5. Web site: Alumni Bios - Dan Angel. . June 28, 2020.
  6. Web site: Marshall University Principals and Presidents. Marshall University. July 26, 2024.
  7. Web site: Golden Gate University appoints new president. . June 28, 2020.
  8. Web site: Andrey to Anthonis. . June 28, 2020.