Richard Pegnetter, Jr., '66, 

Richard Pegnetter is recognized as a 2007 distinguished alumnus for his contributions in teaching, research. and executive administration at universities across the nation and his service in economic program development in many Florida communities.  Dr. Pegnetter studied English and Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania and earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and a Master of Education degree in Social Sciences from IUP in 1966. A Dean’s List honoree, he was active on the wrestling and football teams at IUP. He received a Ph.D. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in 1971. Dr. Pegnetter also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1960 to 1965.  Currently, Dr. Pegnetter serves as interim president of Florida Gulf Coast University and dean of its Lutgert College of Business.