Hoke L. Smith

For the U.S. Secretary of Interior, see M. Hoke Smith.

Hoke L. Smith
Born	(1931-05-07)May 7, 1931 Galesburg, Illinois
Died	March 27, 2004(2004-03-27) (aged 72) Baltimore, Maryland
Occupation	President, Towson University

Hoke L. Smith (May 7, 1931 – March 27, 2004) was the tenth president of Towson University.

Early in Dr. Smith's administration, he focused on Towson's status as a "comprehensive university." One of the first changes was the a new governance structure and the establishment of six colleges. With public higher education seriously under-funded, Dr. Smith set out to strengthen alumni and development programs as a source of alternative funding.

During his administration, Towson added 20 new undergraduate programs, 19 new graduate programs and the 3 doctoral programs. In 1997, Smith led Towson to its latest name change to Towson University.

On Saturday March 27, 2004, Smith died of liver cancer at his home in Baltimore. He was 72.

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Presidential Biographies - Towson Archives

Preceded by James Fisher	Towson University president 1979–2001	Succeeded by Mark Perkins

Towson University presidents

Principals	Newell (1866–1890) Prettyman (1890–1905) Ward (1905–1909) Richmond (1909–1917) West (1917–1920) Tall (1920–1934)

Presidents	Tall (1934–1938) Wiedefeld (1938–1947) Hawkins (1947–1969) Fisher (1969–1978) Smith (1979–2001) Perkins (2001–2002) Caret (2003–2011) Loescheke (2012–2014) * Schatzel (2016– )

Italics denotes incoming president The leader of Towson University was known as the "Principal" until 1938.

Towson University

Academics	Schools College of Business and Economics College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Health Professions College of Liberal Arts Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Honors College College of Graduate Studies and Research Achievements Points of Pride

Athletics	Colonial Athletic Association Towson Tigers Doc (Mascot) Fight Song Rivalries Loyola College University of Vermont University of Delaware Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland, College Park Current facilities Johnny Unitas Stadium SECU Arena Towson Center John B. Schuerholz Baseball Complex Burdick Pool Past facilities Minnegan Stadium

Grounds	Campus landmarks and locations "The Beach" Burdick Field Newell Field The Tiger Statue Glen Bridge TowsonTown Bridge

Student life	Grub Street The Towerlight WMJF-LP WTMD XTSR

People	Alumni Presidents

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