John R. Thelin
American scholar of higher education
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John R. Thelin is an American professor of higher education and public policy in the United States.[1] He taught at the University of Kentucky starting in 1966.[2] He is currently a professor emeritus.
Early life and awards
Thelin received his bachelor's in history from Brown University and his master's and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.[3] While at Brown University, he was on the varsity wrestling team.[4] In 2011, he was given the Outstanding Research Achievement Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).[5] He served as the president of ASHE from 1999 to 2000.[6] In 2023, Thelin was honored with the University of Kentucky Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.[7] He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious honor society.[7]
