Steven D. Bennion

Steven D. Bennion (born 1941) [This is estimated based on his being 64 in March 2006, see March 25th, 2006 Church News] has served as president of Snow College, Ricks College, and Southern Utah University. He currently serves as president of the New York New York City South Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

During his tenure at Ricks College, Bennion prepared the college for the future as computer access for students was expanded. The “fast track” program was developed to allow more students to attend. As a result of that program, student enrollment increased to 8,250 students. The John Taylor Building was constructed, the first new building on campus in 17 years.

Bennion left Ricks College to preside over Southern Utah University. In 2006, Bennion left Southern Utah University to preside over the New York New York City South Mission. He officially began his duties as president of the mission on July 1, 2006 and will serve through July 1, 2009. [cite web | title = "New Mission Presidents Prepare for July" | publisher = The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | url = http://www.lds.org/portal/site/LDSOrg/menuitem.cb5725b59dcb4a2b2c5e2ba6942826a0/?vgnextoid=7cecc8fe9c88d010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=85a44eb76fcad010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____ | accessdate = 2007-07-02]

Bennion is the grandson of prominent Utah educator Milton Bennion, who served as the first president of what would later become Southern Utah University.

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