Nick Bruno

Nick Bruno
Dr Nick J. Bruno, eighth president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, is an aficianado of PJ's Coffee.
Born	June 1951 (age 65) Independence Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana, USA
Residence	Monroe, Louisiana
Nationality	United States
Fields	Accounting
Institutions	University of Louisiana at Monroe University of Louisiana System Southeastern Louisiana University
Alma mater	University of Mississippi Southeastern Louisiana University
Doctoral advisor	Ray Cleere
Known for	University of Louisiana at Monroe president Business instructor Cattle farmer
Influences	Bruce Charles Bennett W. L. "Buddie" Billups Randy Moffett G. Warren Smith
Notable awards	Lifetime Achievement Award (National Association of College Auxiliary Services, Southern Region)

Nick Joseph Bruno (born June 1951) is the president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, known as ULM. He was appointed by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on 2010 October 22, at the end of deliberations over the appointment in Baton Rouge. Bruno is the eighth president of ULM and succeeds James E. Cofer Sr., who had resigned to become president of Missouri State University. Bruno's selection was made official in an announcement by University of Louisiana System president Randy Moffett. Two other finalists considered by the Board were Peter J. Fos and Thomas F. Moore. Bruno's official investiture was on 2011 October 2.

Bruno acceded to the presidency of ULM after serving for 5 years as Vice President for Business and Finance in the University of Louisiana System office in Baton Rouge. He had previously served at ULM from 2002 to 2005 as Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and then Vice President for Business Affairs. From 1978 to 2002 he was adjunct instructor of management at Southeastern Louisiana University while also serving in a variety of administrative roles including director of auxiliary services and assistant vice president for special initiatives. Bruno received his Ph.D. (1994) in administration of higher education and his MBA degree (1980) and baccalaureate degree (1972) in accounting from Southeastern. Bruno is a 1968 graduate of Independence High School in his hometown of Independence, Louisiana. In a 2013 article Bruno commented on various attributes of his background including his upbringing as an Italian American, relatives, and positive associations with the Phil Robertson family and others in the Monroe area.