Dale A. Lunsford

Who is Dale A. Lunsford?

Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, aka "Uncle Dale," and "Daddy Lunsford" is the sixth president of LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He assumed that title on July 1, 2007, succeeding Alvin O. Austin. His inauguration was held on November 1, 2007.

Prior to his appointment at LeTourneau University, Lunsford served as vice president for student affairs and external relations at the University of Texas at Tyler since 2002. He worked at UT Tyler for a total of eight years. Before that, he worked for twelve years as a faculty member and administrator at the University of Tulsa.

Lunsford earned a Ph.D. in business administration at Oklahoma State University in 1989. He earned a master's degree at the University of Tulsa in 1985.

During the Fall semester of the 2012-13 school year, Dr. Lunsford earned the special nickname of "Uncle Dale" from the students of LeTourneau University. This term most likely arose as a term of endearment for Dr. Lunsford's unique and personable reputation as president of LeTourneau University.