Rick Glenn joins UNM after previously working as the academic advisor/learning specialist at Wright State in Dayton, Ohio, where he oversaw the academic progress of all freshmen, sophomores and transfer students for Wright State’s 12 DI programs.
Prior to his time at Wright State, Glenn spent 12 years as a collegiate level XC and Track coach at various universities where he led multiple runners to NCAA XC Nationals. As a college athlete, Glenn ran track primarily as a 400m runner, where he had a personal best of 49.7.
A native Californian, Glenn holds a B.S. in business and a master’s degree in coaching/athletic administration from Concordia University.
Favorite quote: Be a better person today than yesterday, but not as good as you will be tomorrow.
Favorite book: Of Mice and Men
Favorite class: First Class
Favorite professional athletic team: Las Vegas Raiders