Edward J. Boling
American academic
Edward J. Boling | |
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| 1st President of the University of Tennessee system | |
| In office 1970–1988 | |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Alexander |
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| Born | (1922-02-19)February 19, 1922 Sevier County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | June 18, 2015(2015-06-18) (aged 93) East Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
Edward Joseph Boling (February 19, 1922 – June 18, 2015) was an American academic. He served as the first president of University of Tennessee system from 1970 to 1988.[1][2][3]
Thompson-Boling Arena, the arena used by the Vols and Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is partly named after him.
References
- ^ "Jobs Well Done | Tennessee Alumnus Magazine". Alumnus.tennessee.edu. 2010-04-23. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "House Joint Resolution No. 767 : A RESOLUTION to honor Edward J. Boling on the celebration of his Ninetieth Birthday" (PDF). Tn.gov. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
- ^ "Edward Boling Obituary". Knoxville News Sentinel. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
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Presidents of the University of Tennessee System
- Boling (1970–1988)
- Alexander (1988–1991)
- Johnson (1991–1999)
- Gilley (1999–2001)
- Fly (2001–2002)
- Shumaker (2002–2003)
- Petersen (2004–2009)
- Simek (interim, 2009–2010)
- DiPietro (2011–2018 )
- Boyd (2018– )
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