Hanley Funderburk
| H. Hanley Funderburk | |
|---|---|
| President of Auburn University | |
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In office 1980–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Harry M. Philpott |
| Succeeded by | Wilford S. Bailey |
| President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
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In office 1984–1998 | |
| Preceded by | J. C. Powell |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Kustra |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 19, 1931 Carrollton, Alabama |
| Died |
August 4, 2012 (aged 81) Wetumpka, Alabama |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Hanson Funderburk[1] |
| Children | Debbie Cox, Kenneth Cliff Funderburk |
Henry Hanley Funderburk (June 19, 1931 – August 4, 2012) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.[2][3][4]
Biography
In 1980, Henry Hanley Funderburk became President of Auburn University after Governor Fob James recommended him.[5][6] He was unpopular with the faculty, and resigned in 1983.[5]
From 1984-1998 Funderburk served as president of Eastern Kentucky University.[7]
In 1985, he became the President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[8]
He died after a long illness in 2012.[9]
Bibliography
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References
- ↑ Kegley, Josh. "Former EKU president Hanly Funderburk Jr. dies | Local News". Kentucky.com. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- ↑ Auburn library
- ↑ Auburn Presidents
- ↑ "Auburn University Digital Library". Diglib.auburn.edu. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- 1 2 Encyclopedia of Alabama
- ↑ William V. Muse, Auburn University: An Alabama Treasure and an International Resource, Newcomen Society of the United States, 1998, p. 19
- ↑ personal reminiscents on EKU's presidents by Fred Engle
- ↑ John F. Ohles, Shirley M. Ohles, Public Colleges and Universities: (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions), Greenwood Press, 1986, p. 21
- ↑ "Hanley Funderburk, 12th AU president, dies at age 81". oanow.com. 1931-06-19. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
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| Preceded by Harry M. Philpott |
President of Auburn University 1980–1983 |
Succeeded by Wilford S. Bailey |
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