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Medtronic executive Rebecca Bergman has been named the first female president of 

The Lutheran college in St. Peter announced today she will take office July 1.

after serving since 2008. Last year, Ohle f

aced calls for his ouster from students and alumni.

Bergman has been on Gustavus' Board of Trustees since 2007.

She has spent more than a quarter century at Medtronic, Inc. She has led several divisions as vice president, and most recently headed up the research, technology, and therapy delivery systems for the company’s cardiac rhythm disease management business.

In an emailed statement, presidential-search committee Chairman Warren Beck said:

Bergman has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University, and spent time studying chemical engineering and material science at the University of Minnesota.

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Medtronic executive Rebecca Bergman has been named the first female president of Gustavus Adolphus College. The Lutheran college in St. Peter announced today she will take office July 1. She will succeed Jack Ohle, who is retiring after serving since 2008. Last year, Ohle faced calls for his ouster from students and alumni. Bergman has 

Medtronic executive Rebecca Bergman has been named the first female president of Gustavus Adolphus College. The Lutheran college in St. Peter announced today she will take office July 1. She will succeed Jack Ohle, who is retiring after serving since 2008. Last year, Ohle faced calls for his ouster from students and alumni. Bergman has Read more →


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