Brock Blomberg


Stephen Brock Blomberg is the 17th president of Ursinus College. A macroeconomist and former Professor of economics at Claremont McKenna College, Blomberg is best known in academia for his work on the economics of terrorism.

Early life and education

Blomberg was born in El Paso, Texas, the son of an Army officer. He graduated from the University of Tampa magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science, then received his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in economics from Johns Hopkins University.

Career

Blomberg was on the economics faculty of Wellesley College from 1995 to 2003. In fall 2003, he joined the economics department at Claremont McKenna College. He became the Dean of the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance at Claremont McKenna in June 2010.
Blomberg was named president of Ursinus College on April 30, 2015, and was inaugurated on October 16, 2015. In 2017, Blomberg's total compensation was $474,172.00, making him the 21st highest paid private college president in Pennsylvania.
In April, 2016, Blomberg dismissed Terry Winegar, the dean of the college who had served as interim president prior to Blomberg's appointment. Winegar later sued Blomberg and Ursinus, claiming age discrimination.

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