John Dorsey was named as UMBC's third president (a title then-known as "chancellor") in 1977. His tenure -- which lasted through 1986 -- was a time when the university was grappling with its mission and navigating its place in Maryland higher education. Dorsey's calm and stabilizing presence help lay the foundation for UMBC's self-assurance and rising profile in subsequent decades.
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